Week 3 Flashcards
What is primary injury prevention
Used for those who have already had an injury
e.g education, bracing etc.
What is secondary injury prevention
Early diagnosis and intervention to limit the development of further disability.
E.g RICER, PEACE & LOVE
What is tertiary injury prevention
Rehab to reduce or correct an existing disability
What should the heel counter of a good running shoe have
rigid and not yield when squeezed
What should the midsole of a good running shoe have
made of light material and shock absorption. Shouldn’t be too hard or soft
What should the forefoot flexibility of a good running shoe have
Allow for easy motion at toe off
Probelms associated with a soft heel counter
Decreased rear foot support
Probelms associated with a narrow sole
decreased stability/blisters
Probelms associated with a curved shape shoe
Decreased stability/poor fit
Probelms associated with a rigid sole
decreased forefoot flexibility
Probelms associated with a shallow upper
decreased stability/poor fit
What is the force absorption of the body when jumping
5-12x BW
What is the force absorption of the body when running
3-4x BW
What is Eldoa/Myofascial stretching
Postural exercises which aim at widening the space within a pair of joints