Rehabilitation of Injuries Flashcards

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What happens in the early stage of recovery?

A

Action should be gentle and allow the tissue to heal

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What happens in the mid stage of recovery?

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The athlete should progressively load the muscles/tendons/bones/ligaments to develop strength

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What happens in the late stage of recovery?

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The tissue adapts and is stressed using functional exercises

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What is cold therapy?

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Ice/cold water to induce vasoconstriction and reducing swelling or bruising

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How long should cold therapy take place for?

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Up to 20 minutes and reapplied every 1-3 hours to avoid vasodilation and ice burns

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What is heat therapy?

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Heat packs to induce vasodilation and remove tension

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How long should heat therapy last?

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Up to 20 minutes

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What is contrast therapy?

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Alternating use of hot and cold therapy to increase blood flow and reduce swelling

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How long should contrast therapy take?

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6-10 minutes with a ratio of 1 min cold water:3 mins hot water

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What is massage?

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Used on soft tissue injuries, massage moves fluids and nutrients through damaged tissue and removes waste products

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What is the effect of massage?

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To increase joint mobility by breaking down scar tissue

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12
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What is physiotherapy?

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A qualified physio mobilises and manipulates the injured part and can use methods such as electrotherapy (ultrasound) plus massage

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How is stretching used in rehab?

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First 3 days= no stretching
mid phase= static and passive
later phase= PNF
long-term= dynamic and ballistic

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14
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What is the main Anti-inflammatory drug used?

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NSAIDs

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15
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What are NSAID’s used for?

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Reduce pain in acute soft tissue injuries

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16
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Why does use of NSAID’s need to be monitored?

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Overuse can lead to heart attacks, strokes or shock

17
Q

What is surgery used for in rehab?

A

A last resort for serious injuries

18
Q

What serious injuries may require Surgery?

A

ACL reconstruction, Shoulder stabalistaions, meniscular tear

19
Q

What is arthroscopy?

A

A camera is inserted instead of a full incision to reduce recovery time

20
Q

What is open surgery?

A

An incision is made for a more effective recovery though recovery time can be greater

21
Q

What does PRICE stand for?

A

Protect
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

22
Q

What is SALTAPS?

A

See
Ask
Look
(obvious signs of injury, do not continue)
Touch
Active movement
Passive movement
Strength

23
Q

What is World Rugby’s 6 R’s?

A

Recognise
Remove
Refer
Rest (until symptom free, and not left alone for 24hr)
Recover (adults 1wk, U18’s 2wk)
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