Lecture 9 - Health Risks of Movement Behaviours

Question 1

Intentional Consequences of Physical Activity

Answer 1

• Reduced Risk of cardiovascular disease
• Stronger bones and muscles
• Better weight control
• Improved sleep
• Improved energy levels
• decreased cognitive decline

Question 2

Unintended Consequences of PA

Answer 2

• Musculoskeletal injury
• Sudden death

Question 3

T or F: Injuries are always visible

Answer 3

False (think concussions)

Question 4

What ways can you lower risk of injury in regards to equipment maintenance?

Answer 4

• inspect equipment before use
• replace equipment that has visible wear
• look for reports of callbacks

Question 5

What ways can you lower risk of injury in regards to city cycling

Answer 5

• pay attention to road signs and the environment
• don’t wear headphones
• maintain equipment
• change tires in winter

Question 6

A __________ is an example of a public health policy that reduces risk of injury and helps maintain the tools that keep population healthy.

Answer 6

Public Bike Repair Tools

Question 7

What is the main function of cartilage?

Answer 7

• protect bone on bone from stress

Question 8

________ is a type of joint disease resulting from breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone

Answer 8

Osteoarthritis

Question 9

What is the main limitation from Osteoarthritis?

Answer 9

decrease ability to be regularly active thus an increase risk of obesity

Question 10

What are the 4 typical injuries seen in a joint?

Answer 10

• Ligament
• Muscle
• Tendon
• Bursa

Question 11

What is the main reason somoeone would get a first metatarsophalangeal joint replacement?

Answer 11

Chronic walking in heels or bad footwear in general

Question 12

_______ injuries are caused by repetitive trauma created by movement error

Answer 12

Overuse

Question 13

What is the fastest growing medical problem in the workplace

Answer 13

overuse injuries

Question 14

What are the barriers to implementation for ergonomic keyboards?

Answer 14

• cost and how the company wants to spend their money

Question 15

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Answer 15

injury where inflammation is caused by repetitive use.
- numbness and pain in hand caused by compression of median nerve

Question 16

What are the barriers of implementation for ergonomic office chairs

Answer 16

• expensive
• setup is specific to each individual
• limits multi-use workstations

Question 17

Ergonomic desks cut down on _______ but can lead to ____________

Answer 17

sedentary time ; Overuse injury

Question 18

What are the risk factors for Musculoskeletal injury

Answer 18

• Aging
• structural faults
• excess body weight
• previous injury
• low fitness
• smoking
• improper use of protective equipment

Question 19

Who is at a higher risk of injury

Answer 19

• men
• non-exercisers
• people who participate in resistance training
• people who train at a high intensity

Question 20

Where do 70% of injuries in aerobic exercise happen?

Answer 20

• below the knee

Question 21

Well though out _____ and ________ are critical to avoid injury

Answer 21

schedules ; resting periods

Question 22

What are the negative effects that excessive exercise can cause

Answer 22

• catabolic state
• excess cortisol released
• microscopic tears in muscle don’t heal
• weakened immune system

Question 23

When an active person in active, their body is at an _______ risk of injury

Answer 23

increased

Question 24

What is sudden death syndrome?

Answer 24

When a person dies suddenly during exercise

Question 25

What can help reduce injury if your are participating in resistance training?

Answer 25

• flexibility training
• proper warm-up and cool down