Injury prevention and rehabilitation of injury Flashcards

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What is an acute injury?

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A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event

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What is a chronic injury?

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A slowly developed injury associated with overuse

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What is a hard tissue injury?

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Involves damage to bones, joints or cartilage

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What is a soft tissue injury?

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Involves damage to the skin, muscles, tendons or ligaments

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5
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Name hard acute injuries

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Fracture
Dislocation
Subluxation

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What is a fracture?

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A partial or complete break in the bone
Swelling, deformity and pain

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What is a dislocation?

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A displacement of one bone from another out of their position
Deformity and pain

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What is a subluxation?

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An incomplete dislocation that causes damage to the ligaments

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9
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Name soft acute injuries

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Contusion & haematoma
Sprains
Blisters
Strains
Abrasion
Concussion

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10
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What are contusions and haematomas?

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Contusions: bruises are damage to blood vessels
Haematomas: internal bleeding (discolouration and pain)

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What are sprains?

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An overstretch/tear in ligaments caused by a sudden twist (swelling)

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What are blisters?

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Separation of layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms caused by friction

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What are strains?

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A tear/overstretch in muscles or tendons from overstretching a muscle

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14
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What are abrasions?

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A superficial damage to skin caused by scraping against a surface

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What is concussion?

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Occurs after a trauma to the head. Can cause swelling and disruption in the electrical processes of the brain.
Dizziness, confusion and sickness

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16
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Name hard chronic injuries

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Stress fractures

17
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What is a stress fracture?

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A tiny crack in the surface of a bone caused by over use

18
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Name soft chronic injuries

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Shin splints
Tendinosis

19
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What are shin splints?

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Chronic shin pain due to inflammation of muscles and stress on tendon attachment to the surface of the tibia

20
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What is tendinosis?

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The deterioration of a tendon in response to chronic overuse and repetitive strain

21
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Name the extrinsic risk factors of injuries

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Poor technique and training (repeatedly)
Incorrect equipment and clothing
Warm up and cool down effectiveness
Inappropriate intensity (acute), duration or frequency (chronic) of activity

22
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Name the intrinsic risk factors of injuries

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Posture and alignment issues
Age
Poor preparation
Previous injuries
Nutrition
Inadequate fitness levels
Inappropriate flexibility levels

23
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What is a warm up used for?

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To increase body temperature
To prepare the body physiologically and psychologically
To reduce the risk of injuries

24
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Describe a warm up

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Lasts 20-45 mins
Intensity increase
Pulse raising, dynamic stretching, sport specific drills

25
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What is a cool down used for?

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To maintain HR
To aid the removal of lactic acid
To aid the healing process

26
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Describe a cool down

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Lasts for 20-30 minutes
Intensity decrease
Moderate intensity activity and stretching

27
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What is SALTAPS used for?

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Too see whether a performer should continue after a potential injury

28
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Explain SALTAPS

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Stop: stop game and observe injury
Ask: ask questions to player
Look: check for swelling, bruising, deformity or discolouration
Touch: check for swelling, deformity, lumps, bumps or heat
Active movement: ask for active movement of participant
Passive movement: move injured body part
Strength testing: ask player to stand and put pressure on area. Ask if they can continue

29
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What is PRICE?

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A protocol for acute/soft tissue injuries

30
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Explain PRICE

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Protect injury from further damage
Rest injury for first 2-3 days. Reintroduce movements gradually
Ice the painful area (15-20 mins every 2-3 hours)
Compress injured area to limit swelling/movement
Elevate injury by resting above head

31
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What is the 6 R’s?

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A protocol for the recognition of concussion

32
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Explain the 6 R’s

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Recognise: learn signs and symptoms to help identify a concussion
Remove: remove player with suspected concussion from play
Refer: athlete immediately referred to a qualified health care professional
Rest: rest until symptom free
Recover: fully recover until symptom free
Return: only return when symptom free and cleared by a medic. Compete the graduate return to play protocol

33
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What is rehabilitation?

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The process of restoring full function after an injury has occured

34
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What are the 3 stages of rehabilitation?

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Early stage: gentle exercising encouraging damaged area to heal
Mid stage: progressive loading of connective tissue and bones to develop strength
Late stage: functional exercise and drills to ensure body is fully ready to return

35
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Name treatment methods

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Non-steroid anti inflammatory drugs
Physiotherapy
Heat therapy
Constant therapy
Arthroscopy
Massage
Cold therapy/cryotherapy