Safety & Professional Responsibilities Flashcards
Where is it safest to put a box being used to reach the pull-up bar?
To the side
Where should extra bumpers be when lifting?
Not anywhere near the barbell!
What’s the biggest concern for a Type 1 diabetic when training?
Low blood sugar
You’re running class on a very hot day. You should be on the lookout for symptoms of ________
Heat illness
Can a CF-L1 trainer working at a non-affiliated gym run a “CrossFit Elements” class?
No. The gym must be affiliated to call any class “CrossFit”
Can a CF-L1 trainer advertise that they are “CrossFit certified”?
No. The Level 1 certificate course is not a certification, it is only a training course. The CCFT is a certification.
Can a CF-L1 trainer working at a non-affiliated gym program “Grace” in a class?
Yes. As long as they don’t advertise it as CrossFit.
What should you do if an athlete falls from a rope climb, seems fine, but after a bit starts feeling dizzy and nauseous?
Call emergency services in case of spine or head trauma
What type of movements have the highest risk of inducing rhabdomyolysis?
Those that prolong the eccentric contraction, e.g. jumping pull-ups, GHD sit-ups
Which of these are ways to reduce the risk of rhabdomyolysis?
* Avoid eccentric movements
* Avoid progressive scaling (continually adjusting the difficulty of a workout so that an exhausted athlete can keep moving)
* Encourage clients to go Rx
* Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
* Follow the charter of mechanics, consistency, intensity.
- Avoid progressive scaling (continually adjusting the difficulty of a workout so that an exhausted athlete can keep moving)
- Educate clients on the symptoms of rhabdo
- Follow the charter of mechanics, consistency, intensity.
Also:
* Know the movements that have a higher rate of rhabdomyolysis incidence (those that prolong the eccentric contraction), and be mindful of the total volume that is programmed with these exercises.
* However, don’t completely avoid eccentrics, as they are a powerful and effective training tool!
* Scale workouts for clients appropriately.
Who is at highest risk for rhabdo?
- Athletes with a non-CrossFit fitness background
- CrossFit athletes who have taken time off
- Experienced CrossFit athletes who reach volume or intensity significantly outside their established “norm.”
What are four things responsible trainers should do to mitigate training risk?
- Reduce risk of rhabdo
- Minimize equipment and spotting-related injuries
- Monitor athletes for conditions that need medical attention
- Ensure that special populations (e.g. people with medical conditions, pregnancy, post-surgery, etc.) have medical clearance prior to training
Place the following in order of most to least risk of injury:
* Midline stabilization in a neutral position.
* Loss of a neutral spine during movement
* A non-neutral spine in a static position
- (most risky) Loss of a neutral spine during movement
- A non-neutral spine in a static position
- (safest) Midline stabilization in a neutral position.
What causes the most common injury relating to loss of midline stabilization?
The most common injury from a loss of midline stabilization occurs when the lumbar spine (L1–L5) flexes under load, changing the normal concave curvature of the lower back to convex. Typically, flexion of the spine is seen with increased hip flexion or when the midline is resisting a load on the front side of the body, as in a deadlift.
Why are violations of the core-to-extremity principle risky?
Core-to-extremity movements are less risky than movements that violate this pattern because the largest muscles are tasked with generating the most force. Smaller muscle groups and associated tendons and ligaments are more susceptible to injury, such as tearing, when exposed to loading designed for larger movers.
What are symptoms that indicate a pregnant woman may need to discontinue exercise until cleared by a medical professional?
- Vaginal bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Regular painful contractions
- Amniotic fluid leakage
- Dyspnea before exertion
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Muscle weakness affecting balance
- Calf pain or swelling
