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)