Injury Prevention and Risk Factors

Question 1

What are the intrinsic risk factors?

Answer 1

PINT
Posture and alignment
Past and previous injuries
Nutrition
Training

Question 2

How can previous injuries affect injury?

Answer 2

Loss of strength and decreased range of motion

Question 3

How can posture and alignment affect injury?

Answer 3

Exaggerated curvature of the spine can increase injury

Question 4

How can nutrition affect injury?

Answer 4

Lack of carbohydrates means less energy and so increased risk
Lack of protein means inadequate growth and repair of tissues and so increased injury

Question 5

What are the extrinsic risk factors?

Answer 5

Coaches (coaching correct technique)
Rule changes
Age
Protective equipment
Footwear

Question 6

How can a warm-up reduce sprains and strains?

Answer 6

Increased range of motion around the joint

Question 7

How can a warm-up reduce fatigue?

Answer 7

Body temperature increases and oxygen diffusion is increased

Question 8

What are the requirements for a warm-up?

Answer 8

• 30 minutes
• Intensity should gradually increase
• Pulse raiser and dynamic stretches
• Sport specific drills

Question 9

What are the effects of the cool-down?

Answer 9

• Reduces stiffness in muscles and ligaments and tendons
• Blood doesn’t pool and remains circulating
• Buffers lactic acid and reduces DOMS

Question 10

What are the requirements for a cool-down?

Answer 10

• 20-30 mins
• Gradually decreasing in intensity
• Light aerobic activity and stretching