Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Flashcards
A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event is a ______ injury.
Acute
A slowly developed injured associated with overuse is a _______ injury.
Chronic
Name the 6 types of acute soft tissue injuries?
- Contusion,
- Haematoma
- Sprain
- Strain
- Abrasion
- Blister
Name the 2 types of acute hard tissue injuries?
- Fracture
2. Dislocation
Name the 2 types of chronic soft tissue injuries?
- Shin splints
2. Tendinosis
Name the 1 type of chronic hard tissue injury?
- Stress fracture
A traumatic disturbance of brain function?
Concussion
What are the signs of a concussion injury?
- Seizure
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
What are the symptoms of a concussion injury?
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Motionless
- Visual problems
What are the common signs and symptoms of acute injuries?
Signs
- Deformity
- Swelling
- Discolouration
- Bruising
Symptoms
- Pain
- Loss of movement
The four intrinsic (from inside the body) injury risk factors are? Think PAIN
P-Previous injury/posture & alignment issues
A-Age
I-Inadequate fitness/flexibility levels
N-Nutrition
The four extrinsic (from outside the body) injury risk factors are? Think PAIN
P-Poor technique
A-Activity duration/intensity (too long or too hard)
I-Incorrect equipment/clothing
N-No warm-up/cool down
Why do we warm up (pulse raiser, dynamic stretching and skill drills)?
- Raise body & muscle temperature
- Increase muscle elasticity
- Increase enzyme activity
- Increase oxygen to working muscles
- Increase oxygen diffusion gradient
Why do we cool down (light activity & stretching)?
- Maintain heart rate and blood flow-flush muscles with oxygen
- Aid venous return
- Remove lactic acid
- Help with DOMS
World Rugby’s six R’s (recognising concussion campaign) is called Recognise & Remove. Describe the six R’s in order.
- Recognise-learn the signs & symptoms
- Remove-player from field
- Refer-to qualified professional
- Rest-until symptom free-should not be left alone for first 24 hours
- Recover-minimum 1 week (adults) & 2 weeks (U18s)
- Return-must be cleared to play by qualified professional-GRTP (gradual return to play)
SALTAPS is used as a sports injury assessment guide. Describe each letter of SALTAPS?
S-See what happened
A-Ask what happened/where it hurts
L-Look for swelling/bruising/deformity
T-Touch to assess pain
A-Active movement-can player move injured area on their own
P-Passive movement-physio moves injured area and checks response
S-Strength test-can player put weight on injured area
Acute soft tissue injury management is called PRICE. Describe each letter of PRICE?
P-Protect-to prevent further damage R-Rest-to allow time to repair/recover I-Ice-to reduce swelling/pain C-Compress-to reduce swelling/pain E-Elevate-to reduce blood flow to area
Identify 5 key treatments of common sports injuries?
- Seek medical attention
- PRICE
- Immobilise (cast/sling/brace/boot)
- Anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Physiotherapy/Surgery/Heat & cold therapy
