Sports Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main causes of exercise injury?
A
- improper training techniques
- inadequate gear/ shoes
- alignment abnormalities
- improper exercise tequniques
2
Q
what are intristic factors in exercise?
A
- age
- body size and composition
- physical fitness level
- bone density and structure
- gender
- muscle flexibilty and strength
3
Q
what are extrinsic factors in exercise?
A
- environmental condition
- equiptment
- type of activity
- instensity and amount of activity
- warm up and cool down
4
Q
what are common upper conditions and injuries ?
A
- back pain
- acute muscle soreness
- delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- tendonitis
- torn cartilage
5
Q
what are common lower condition and injuries?
A
- patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
- shin splints
- stress fractures
- muscle strains
- ligament sprains
6
Q
what is a concussion?
A
a brain injury that cannot be seen on x-rays, CT sans, or MRI’s
