Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Flashcards

1
Q

A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event is a ______ injury.

A

Acute

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2
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A slowly developed injured associated with overuse is a _______ injury.

A

Chronic

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3
Q

Name the 6 types of acute soft tissue injuries?

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  1. Contusion,
  2. Haematoma
  3. Sprain
  4. Strain
  5. Abrasion
  6. Blister
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4
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Name the 2 types of acute hard tissue injuries?

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  1. Fracture

2. Dislocation

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5
Q

Name the 2 types of chronic soft tissue injuries?

A
  1. Shin splints

2. Tendinosis

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6
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Name the 1 type of chronic hard tissue injury?

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  1. Stress fracture
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7
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A traumatic disturbance of brain function?

A

Concussion

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8
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What are the signs of a concussion injury?

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  1. Seizure
  2. Loss of consciousness
  3. Confusion
  4. Loss of balance
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9
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What are the symptoms of a concussion injury?

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  1. Dizziness
  2. Vomiting
  3. Motionless
  4. Visual problems
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10
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What are the common signs and symptoms of acute injuries?

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Signs

  1. Deformity
  2. Swelling
  3. Discolouration
  4. Bruising

Symptoms

  1. Pain
  2. Loss of movement
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11
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The four intrinsic (from inside the body) injury risk factors are? Think PAIN

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P-Previous injury/posture & alignment issues
A-Age
I-Inadequate fitness/flexibility levels
N-Nutrition

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12
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The four extrinsic (from outside the body) injury risk factors are? Think PAIN

A

P-Poor technique
A-Activity duration/intensity (too long or too hard)
I-Incorrect equipment/clothing
N-No warm-up/cool down

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13
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Why do we warm up (pulse raiser, dynamic stretching and skill drills)?

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  1. Raise body & muscle temperature
  2. Increase muscle elasticity
  3. Increase enzyme activity
  4. Increase oxygen to working muscles
  5. Increase oxygen diffusion gradient
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14
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Why do we cool down (light activity & stretching)?

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  1. Maintain heart rate and blood flow-flush muscles with oxygen
  2. Aid venous return
  3. Remove lactic acid
  4. Help with DOMS
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15
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World Rugby’s six R’s (recognising concussion campaign) is called Recognise & Remove. Describe the six R’s in order.

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  1. Recognise-learn the signs & symptoms
  2. Remove-player from field
  3. Refer-to qualified professional
  4. Rest-until symptom free-should not be left alone for first 24 hours
  5. Recover-minimum 1 week (adults) & 2 weeks (U18s)
  6. Return-must be cleared to play by qualified professional-GRTP (gradual return to play)
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16
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SALTAPS is used as a sports injury assessment guide. Describe each letter of SALTAPS?

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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

17
Q

Acute soft tissue injury management is called PRICE. Describe each letter of PRICE?

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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
18
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Identify 5 key treatments of common sports injuries?

A
  1. Seek medical attention
  2. PRICE
  3. Immobilise (cast/sling/brace/boot)
  4. Anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  5. Physiotherapy/Surgery/Heat & cold therapy