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Pushing oneself past the point of volitional control or exceeding the limits of one’s abilities.

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Overexertion - Definition

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Overexertion - Symptoms - 6 total

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  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of Strength
  • Poor and/or unsafe form and technique
  • Vomiting
  • Rhaddomyolysis
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The breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents into the circulation. Some of these are toxic to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.

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Rhabdomyolysis - Definition

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The decline in ability of a muscle to generate force.

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Fatigue - Definition

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Fatigue - Symptoms - 1 total

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Inability to continue performing an exercise correctly

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Abrupt Illness

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Acute Illness - Definition

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Ongoing Illness

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Chronic Illness - Definition

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A procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest).

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Definition

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A portable electronic device used to restore normal heart rhythms in victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Definition

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Pain on the outside of the elbow at the attachment of the foreman muscles; lateral epicondylitis.

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Tennis Elbow - Definition

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Injuries that interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in exercise and present emergency situations that escalate very quickly

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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Challenges

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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Acute - 4 total

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  • Sprain
  • Strain
  • Compound fracture
  • Contusion
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Tearing or overstretching of a ligament and/or connective tissue.

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Sprain - Description

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Sprain - Common Injuries (2 total)

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  • lateral ankle

- anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

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Sprain - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Swelling
  • pain
  • Joint instability
  • Immobility
  • Possible discoloration
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Sprain - Action

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Call EMS if the person is not able to move to safety and there is not other means to move the person

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Tearing or overstretching of a muscle or tendon

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Strain - Description

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Strain - Common Injuries (2 total)

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  • hamstrings

- shoulders

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Strain - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)

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  • Pain
  • Local tenderness
  • Possible discoloration
  • Loss of strength
  • Loss of range of motion
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Strain - Action

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Call EMS if the person is not able to move to safety and there is not other means to move the person

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Bone fracture resulting in an open wound

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Compound Fracture - Description

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Compound Fracture - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)

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  • Bony protrusion
  • Bleeding
  • Possible shock
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Compound Fracture - Action

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Call EMS, especially if there is heavy bleeding

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A bruise formed from an acute, traumatic blow to the body

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Contusion - Description

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Contusion - Signs/Symptoms
- Soft tissue hemorrhage - Hematoma - Restricted ROM
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Contusion - Action
Call EMS, if the person sustains a blow to the head or possible internal bleeding
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A pathology of the wrist and hand that occurs when the median nerve, which extends from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist.
Carpel Tunnel - Definition
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Carpel Tunnel - Regression
Maintain a neutral wrist - avoid extreme flexion or extension
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Musculoskeletal Injuries - Chronic - 8 total
- Tendinitis - Bursitis - Plantar fasciitis - Shin splints - IT Band friction syndrome - Patellofemoral Pain syndrome - Impingments - low-back pain
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Inflammation of a tendon due to overuse
Tendinitis - Description
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Tendinitis - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)
- tenderness - localized or dispersed pain - loss of strength
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Inflammation of a bursa sac near a tendon or joint
Bursitis - Description
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Bursitis - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)
- swelling - pain - some loss of function
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inflammation of the plantar surface of the foot
Plantar fasciitis - Description
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Plantar fasciitis - Signs/Symptoms (1 total)
-pain and tightness under the foot that may worsen with weight bearing
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Pain or inflammation of the soft tissue(s) along the shin bone from repetitive loading
Shin Splints - Description
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Shin Splints - Symptoms (2 total)
- bone and soft tissue tenderness | - Pain during and after activity
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Inflammatory overuse condition in which the IT band (connective tissue) rubs against the lateral femoral epicondyle (outside of the knee)
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - Definition
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Lateral deviation of the patella during knee extension that causes painful contact between the patella and femur
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Description
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Symptoms (4 total)
- Tenderness - pain - swelling - Discomfort during activity
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When a muscle, tendon, or nerve pinches between bony structures
Impingements - Description
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Impingements - Common Injuries (2 total)
- shoulder | - spine
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Impingements - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)
- Local pain and tenderness - Burning sensation - Loss of range of motion - Loss of mobility - Muscle weakness
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Condition resulting from an acute injury or multiple events of microtrauma causing joint or muscle pain
Low-back pain - Description
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Low-back pain - Signs/Symptoms (3 total)
- Pain, especially during sudden flexion, extension, or rotation - Muscle weakness - Loss of function
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Cardiorespiratory Emergencies - 3 total
- Heart attack - Asthma Attack - Chokcing
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Caused by an obstruction or blockage of blood flow to the heart
Heart Attack - Description
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Heart Attack - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)
- pain in chest, arms, back, neck, or jaw - labored or difficulty breathing - nausea - anxiety - lightheadedness - sweating - fatigue - syncope
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Heart Attack - Action
Call EMS
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Swelling, inflammation or narrowing of the airways that inhibits breathing
Asthma Attack - Description
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Asthma Attack - Signs/Symptoms (6 total)
- Wheezing - Coughing - Pain and/or tightness in the chest and neck - Dyspnea - Panic - Pale face
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Asthma Attack - Action
Call EMS, if the person is not able to relieve the symptoms with medication and especially if breathing becomes labored or the person loses consciousness
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When an object obstructs the airway
Choking - Description
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Choking - Signs/Symptoms (4 total)
- Coughing - Loss of speech - Pale or blueish skin - Syncope
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Choking - Action
Call EMS, and you can always call off the EMS if the object is dislodged.
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Cerebrovascular Emergencies - 3 total
- Stroke - Concussion - Seizures
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Lack of blood supply and oxygen to the brain
Stroke - Description
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Stroke - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)
- Numbness in the arms, legs, or face - Confusion - Trouble speaking - Dizziness - Loss of vision, balance, or coordination - Drooping on one side of the face - Loss of consciousness
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Stroke - Action
Call EMS
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Concussion - Description
Impairment of neural function as a result of a direct blow to the head
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Concussion - Signs/Symptoms (6 total)
- Shock - Blurred vision - Sensitivity to light - Sleep disturbance - Amnesia - Sometimes, loss of consciousness
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Concussion - Action
Call EMS
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Seizures - Description
Changes in brain activity that can cause mild to sever convulsions
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Seizures - Signs/Symptoms (5 total)
- Convulsions - Syncope - Loss of coordination - Clenching the jaw - Loss of bladder and/or bowel function
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Metabolic Emergencies - 1 of 2
Hypoglycemia
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Metabolic Emergencies - 2 of 2
Diabetic Shock
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Hypoglycemia - Description
Low blood sugar
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Hypoglycemia - Signs/Symptoms (9 total)
- Dizziness - Confusion - Hunger - Headache - Pale skin - Sweating - Anxiety - Weakness - Poor coordination
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Hypoglycemia - Action
- Check glucose levels - Obtain treatment (medication, juice, or glucose tabs) - Call EMS if symptoms worsen
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Diabetic Shock - Description
Severe low blood sugar associated with diabetes
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Diabetic Shock - Signs/Symptoms (2 total)
- Worsening symptoms of hypoglycemia | - Possible loss of consciousness
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Diabetic Shock - Action
Call EMS
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Environmental Emergencies - 1 of 4
Heat cramps
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Environmental Emergencies - 2 of 4
Heat exhaustion
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Environmental Emergencies - 3 of 4
Heat Stroke
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Environmental Emergencies - 4 of 4
Hypothermia
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Heat Cramps - Description
Muscle spasms in the arms, legs, and stomach due to loss of electrolytes and fluids
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Heat Cramps - Signs/Symptoms (4 total)
- painful cramps - loss of strength - thirst - dehydration
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Heat Cramps - Action
Seek medical attention if vomiting or nausea occurs
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Heat Exhaustion - Description
Heat-related illness attributed to hot, humid temperatures and the loss of electrolytes and fluids
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Heat Exhaustion - Signs/Symptoms (10 total)
- Weak, rapid pulse - Low blood pressure - Fatigue - Headache - Dizziness - Weakness - Cold, clammy skin - Profuse sweating - Dehydration - Elevated core temperature
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Heat Exhaustion - Action
Call EMS, if symptoms progress and participant's temperature is not decreasing
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Heat Stroke - Description
Medical emergency and the most serious heat-related illness resulting from overexposure to heat
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Heat Stroke - Signs/Symptoms (9 total)
- Hot, dry skin - Red skin color - Rapid pulse - Anxiety - Irritability - Dyspnea - Dehydration - Elevated core temperature (>104 degrees) - Syncope
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Heat Stroke - Action
Call EMS
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Hypothermia - Description
A drop in body temperature below 97 degrees
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Hypothermia - Signs/Symptoms (7 total)
- Shivering - Tingling - Numbness in fingers and toes - Burning feeling in nose and ears - Fatique - Lethargy - Possible cardiac arrest
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Soft Tissue Injuries - 1 of 4
Lacerations - Punctions - Avulsions - Abrasions
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Cuts
Lacerations - Definition
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Holes
Punctures - Definition
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Skin tearing off
Avulsions - Definition
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Scrapes
Abrasions - Definition
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Soft Tissue Injury - General Symptoms (3 total)
- Bleeding - Pain - Exposure of bone, soft tissue, and internal organs
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Soft Tissue Injury - Action
Call EMS if injury results in heavy, uncontrolled bleeding
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A state in which physical activity is extreme in frequency and duration, relatively resistant to change, and is associated with an irresistible impulse to continue exercise despite injury, illness, or fatigue.
Exercise Dependence - Definition

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