sports injury Flashcards
what is a chronic injury
an injury that develops over a large period of time
what are 3 examples of acute injuries
abrasion, sprain, concussion
name 3 chronic injuries
tennis elbow, golfers elbow, shin splints
name the two chronic injuries related to children
severs disease, osgood schlatters disease
what is severs disease
an inflamation of the growth plate in the heel of growing children.
what is an acute injury
an injury caused suddenly usually by a traumatic event
what is osgood schlatters disease
an inflamation of the area just below the knee causeing knee pain in growing children.
what are the three responses to injury called
SALTAPS, RICE,EAP
what does SALTAPS stand for
See the injury occur Ask the player what happened Look and asses the injury Touch if appropriate Active movement-- can move on their own Passive movement--can move with help Stand up
what does RICE stand for
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
what are emergency action plans
EMERGENCY PERSONAL–first responder
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION–emergency services/numbers
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT–first aid kit
name the 6 extrinsic factors which can influence the risk of injury
type of activity, coaching, environmental factors, equipment and safety hazards
name the 5 intrinsic factors which can influence the risk of injury
physical preparation, individual variables, psychological factors, posture and causes of poor posture, sports injuries related to poor posture
name 4 physical advantages to a warm up
prepares the body, raises blood flow to the muscles, warms up joints reducing the risk of dislocation, warms up muscle which reduces the risks of tares
what does SPORT stand for
Specificity Progression Overload Reversibility Tedium