Sports injuries Flashcards
what are the typical injuries ?
cuts/grazes shin splints tennis elbow strain sprains breaks (open, close)
what are some immediate preventions of injuries ?
clear hazards play at correct level know an obey the rules develop the correct technique fit enough warm up and cool downs use good equipment wear correct kit
where do injuries occur?
intrinsic factors- relate to the physiological make up of the individual
extrinsic factors - relate to those injuries derived from external sources
what are the intrinsic factors ?
age sex body weight and composition muscle weakness poor flexibility
what are external factors?
training methods e.g. poor technique training volume e.g. over training inappropriate training surface inappropriate technique inappropriate clothing environmental conditions e.g. rain ,cold)
what are the sports rehabs available?
hyperbaric chambers
oxygen tent
ice baths
doms
what are hyperbaric chambers ?
pressurised o2 rich - 100% reduces recovery time reduces swelling stimulates cell to repair 3 x faster improves immune system
what is an oxygen tent?
low o2 environment
increase haemoglobin and red blood cells
does not speed up healing process
helps maintain fitness levels
what happens during ice baths?
last approx. 10 minutes
blood vessels tighten (vasoconstriction)
drains blood out
takes away lactic acid
what happens after the ice bath?
new blood invigorates muscles with o2
helps cells function better
what are doms?
delayed onset of muscle soreness
usually follows eccentric contractions
caused by little tears in the muscle
consist of warm up and cool downs
why do people cool down?
maintain working heart and breathing rate to aid the delivery of o2 compared to stopping , removing more co2 and lactic acid and prevents blood pooling
