Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Flashcards
(5 cards)
0
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Direct injuries
A
Are the result of an external force and can be caused by;
- a collision
- running into someone
- direct blow (minor or major)
1
Q
Sports injury classification
A
Direct
Indirect
Overuse
2
Q
Indirect injuries
A
Are usually caused by a sudden change in either direction or intensity.
3
Q
Overuse injuries
A
Result from the continual performance of some type of movement such as ‘shin splints’ from running.
4
Q
Factors that can lead to overuse injuries include:…
A
Repetitive use Insufficient recovery Inappropriate increase in training load Inadequate footwear Inappropriate training surfaces.
