S3_L1: Psychological Adaptation to Athletic Injuries

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE: Most athlete skip or hasten the rehabilitation phase as they often encounter plateau and feelings of repetitive exercises.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Complete the statement.

Before an athlete can return to play, he must exhibit: (1)____, (2)____, and (3)_____.

Answer 2

1. No pain
2. Full ROM
3. No compensatory movements

Question 3

When a pt exhibits fear of injury or reinjury and does not want to move similar to his pre-injury level, what is the scientific or medical term for this?

Answer 3

Kinesiophobia

Question 4

Based on the Stress and Injury Model, what are the 3 variables that are hypothesized to influence injury response?

Answer 4

1. History of Stressors
2. Personality
3. Coping Resources

Question 5

What are the stages of athletic responses to injury?

Answer 5

1. Initial onset of injury
2. Rehabilitation phase
3. Return of competition

Question 6

How many days encompass a short-term goal in sport injury goal setting?

Answer 6

7-10 days

Question 7

What are the 4 characteristics that a sports physiotherapist should have?

Answer 7

1. Goal-oriented
2. Educator
3. Skillful
4. Emphatic

Question 8

Determine whether the following description falls under which variables of the stress injury model.

1. stress management skills
2. sleeping habits
3. competitive trait anxiety
4. daily hassles
5. locus of control

A. History of Stressors
B. Personality
C. Coping Resources

Answer 8

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B

Question 9

This involves the interaction of the cognitive and physiological elements of stressful events

Answer 9

Stress response

Question 10

Determine which description corresponds to the following stages of athletic responses to injury.

1. states of shock, disbelief and helplessness
2. Physical adaptations can heighten negative
   emotional response
3. Acceptance phase
4. Many athletes can plateau during this phase
5. Prone to depression

A. Initial onset of injury
B. Rehabilitation phase
C. Return of competition

Answer 10

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A

Question 11

Determine which characteristic is being described

1. Sense of trust and rapport with the athletes
2. armed with a range of preplanned rehabilitation sessions
3. to simplify and teach athletes about the
   specifics of their injury
4. Motivate the client and start from yourself
5. can be a source of support at
   all times

A. Goal-Oriented
B. Educator
C. Skillful
D. Emphatic

Answer 11

1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. D

Question 12

In the aspect of goal-setting, what is the duration needed in order for a goal to be regarded as long term?

Answer 12

6-12 months

Question 13

Enumerate the 3 types of social support.

Answer 13

1. Emotional
2. Informational
3. Tangible

Question 14

Enumerate the 3 proven methods for effective recovery.

Answer 14

1. Imagery
2. Relaxation Techniques
3. Positive Self-talk

Question 15

Determine which of the following belongs to what type of social support.

1. willingness to provide a variety of exercises and rehabilitation sessions
2. ability to turn to others for comfort in times of
   stress
3. positive reassurance
4. utilizing different environments to
   reduce boredom
5. financial assistance

A. Emotional
B. Tangible
C. Informational

Answer 15

1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B

Question 16

Determine which of the following belongs to what type of social support.

1. organizing fitness tests
2. appropriate goal setting
3. reducing competition anxiety
4. education about the test results and goals moving forward
5. performance analysis

A. Emotional
B. Tangible
C. Informational

Answer 16

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C

Question 17

Enumerate the professionals part of the multidisciplinary team:

Answer 17

1. Sports medicine physician
2. Sports psychologist
3. Strength and conditioning coach
4. Physical therapist

Question 18

Determine which of the following belongs to what type of method for recovery.

1. Mentally rehearsing timing
2. Rephrase negative thoughts into positive thoughts
3. Deep breathing exercises
4. Managing emotions and facilitating positive thinking
5. Personal affirmation

A. Positive Self-Talk
B. Imagery
C. Relaxation Techniques

Answer 18

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A

Question 19

This model shoes the illustration on how athletes can be vulnerable or susceptible to have an injury

Answer 19

The Stress and Injury Model

Question 20

Determine in which post-injury variable do the following belong.

1. gender
2. coping skills
3. Sport philosophy
4. HX of injury
5. Grief

A. Personal factors
B. Emotional response
C. Behavioural response
D. Situational factors
E. Cognitive appraisal

Answer 20

1. A
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B

Question 21

Determine in which post-injury variable do the following belong.

1. Use of PST strategy
2. Self-perception
3. Malingering
4. Type of sport
5. Goal adjustment

A. Personal factors
B. Emotional response
C. Behavioural response
D. Situational factors
E. Cognitive appraisal

Answer 21

1. C
2. E
3. C
4. D
5. E

Question 22

Determine in which post-injury variable do the following belong.

1. Self-motivation
2. Mood states
3. Disordered eating
4. Effort and intensity
5. Pain tolerance

A. Personal factors
B. Emotional response
C. Behavioural response
D. Situational factors
E. Cognitive appraisal

Answer 22

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A

Question 23

Determine in which post-injury variable do the following belong.

1. family dynamics
2. Scholarship status
3. Belief and attributions
4. Positive outlook
5. Boredom

A. Personal factors
B. Emotional response
C. Behavioural response
D. Situational factors
E. Cognitive appraisal

Answer 23

1. D
2. D
3. E
4. B
5. B