Option 1 - Sports Medicine Flashcards
Example of a soft tissue - indirect injury
Lateral ankle sprain - caused by over inverting/everting the foot causing lateral ligaments of the foot to be torn or damaged
Example of a soft tissue - overuse injury
Tendonitis - occurs within the shoulder of a swimmer due to excessive training, where no sufficient recovery periods have been given
Example of hard tissue - direct injury
Stress fracture - small cracks in the bone due to repetitive impacts such as from running on hard surfaces
Considerations for children/young athletes with medical conditions ie. asthma, diabetes or epilepsy
- Management plan and appropriate supervision
- Some forms of physical activity needs to be avoided
Considerations for diabetics
- aware of own condition
- monitor blood glucose levels
- eat a diet in complex carbs that are low GI foods
- first aid procedures prepared
Asthma management plan
- shake inhaler
- place mouthpiece in patient’s mouth
- fire one puff and tell patient to inhale slowly and steadily
- wait about one minute, then repeat for second puff
- at all stages, reassure patient to prevent onset of shock. if symptoms persist, seek medical attention
epilepsy management plan
Supervisors should be alert, allow seizure to continue by removing any hazards and call for medical attention if persisting over 5 minutes
stress fracture management
- immediate resting
- ice to reduce inflammation
- possible anti-inflammatory medicine
- immobilising the joint
- when returning to play, use corrective devices such as padding/strapping
thermoregulation management
wear appropriate clothing, be hydrated, rest if they are fatigued
resistance training management
need a supervisor to show them correct technique for exercises and weights need to be relative to child’s efforts
sports participation options for aged people with medical conditions - strength exercises
weight or resistance training exercises, climbing stairs, calisthenics; participating in this will increase size of muscle fibres to reduce risk of them decreasing in size and strength. also reduces risk of bone loss and osteoporosis
sports participation options for aged people with medical conditions - flexibility exercises
stretching, yoga, tai chi; increases muscle and joint strength, maintains general fitness and flexibility levels to reduce risk of heart conditions, vulnerability to fractures and ensure joint mobility for everyday movement which can reduce the risk of falling.
degree to which iron deficiency affects participation in sport
iron deficiency leads to anaemia, meaning that there are decreased amounts of red blood cells and haemoglobin for oxygen to bind to thus resulting in fatigue and decreased performance. therefore female athletes need to consume many foods containing sufficient sources of iron, ie. red meats, poultry and seafood
degree to which bone density affects participation in sport
decreased bone density is related to loss of calcium which may be due to inadequate diet or heavy menstruation. therefore females should reduce participation in high impact sports and choose foods high in calcium/ take calcium supplements.
how to support body’s temp. regulation mechanisms in hot environ.
- maintain hydration levels
- wear light, breathable clothing
- exercise indoors / provide shade
- increase breaks and water fluid stops
- increase substitution of players more often
how to support body’s temp. regulation mechanisms in cold environ.
- extended warm up
- thermal clothing
- heated/covered benches for subs
physical test to indicate readiness to return to play (cardiovascular endurance)
shuttle run test: tests cardiovascular endurance through a measured distance of 20m where the athlete will run up and down this interval while the speed at which they run increases
effectiveness of shuttle run test?
effective since it is objective, valid and reliable if performed on consistent surface. can be used for point of comparison for athletes to check whether fitness levels have returned to pre injury levels
physical test to indicate readiness to return to play (flexibility)
sit and reach test: athlete sits with legs straight out as they reach forward to furthest point they can towards their legs.they push an indicator up a measurement scale to determine lvl of flexibility.
effectiveness of sit and reach test?
effective. it is objective and reliable. can be compared to pre-injury results.
physical tests to indicate readiness to return to play
- stork test: balance
- sit up test: muscular endurance
- dribbling tests: passing ability in soccer/dribbling in bball
Why aren’t such policies applied to all sports?
each sport has differing natures and levels of intensities; thus not all policies would be feasible.
Who should have ultimate responsibility for deciding is an athlete returns to competition?
Ultimately, it is a conjoined one between medical personnel, coaches, sporting organisations (for elite athletes) and the athlete.
official sporting organisations may have protocols in play eg. National Football League.
Should athletes be allowed to use painkillers in order to compete when injured?
although drugs can be taken to hasten healing process, it may also prolong healing process as what first appears to numb the pain may cause further damage to injured area later on.
painkillers can take away from focus, motor, skill execution and movement efficiency.
direct injuries
caused by external forces generated by object/person resulting in damage to tissues eg. bruises, dislocations
indirect injuries
caused by intrinsic forces within body and may be caused by poor technique, fatigue, lack of fitness or excessive strain being placed on muscles, tendons and ligaments, causing irritation and possible damage to body structures eg. back injury due to poor lifting technique
overuse injuries
occurring when excessive and repetitive force is placed on bones and other connective tissues of body eg. tendonitis
soft tissue injuries
affecting tissues within body that enclose bones or joints such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and skin
hard tissue injuries
relating to bones or teeth.
soft tissue injuries? syllabus point.
tears, sprains, contusions, lacerations, blisters, skin abrasions, inflammatory response.