Wk 1 Pt 3 - Reparative phase -> Functional rehab -> RTS

Question 1

At the reparative phase, how is the injured tissue?

Answer 1

• the repair weak and unstable (collagen)

- premature return to activity

Question 2

What happens when the athlete RTS too early?

Answer 2

there will be a tensile force on the injured part > breaking away of weak repair tissue > re-injury or aggravation

Question 3

What is the goal at the end of the reparative phase? [7]

Answer 3

• promote movement
• prevent secondary complications
• improve flexibility and restore ROM
• light strengthening
• neuromuscular control
• proprioception
• functional restoration

Question 4

What are the characteristics of scar tissue?

Answer 4

1. weaker
2. inelastic
3. less malleable
4. more pain-sensitive
5. affects muscle function
6. dysfunctional joint biomechanics

Question 5

How does massaging helps with soft tissue mobilisation?

Answer 5

1. breakdown scar tissue adhesions
2. restore movement
3. restore function
4. improve circulation
5. reduce neuromuscular excitability
6. improved energy transport
7. removal of acidic contents
8. promotes healing

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the lack of flexibility?

Answer 6

muscle tightness in agonists > reciprocal inhibition of antagonists > adversely affects joint ROM > poor muscle and joint function

Question 7

What are the types of stretches available to help improve flexibility?

Answer 7

1. Active static (— which means nonmoving — because the end position of the stretch is held for a set amount of time.)
2. Passive static (A passive stretch is one where you assume a position and hold it with some other part of your body, or with the assistance of a partner or some other apparatus.)
3. PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation - muscle group is passively stretched, then contracts isometrically against resistance while in the stretched position)
4. Dynamic (active movements where joints and muscles go through a full range of motion)

Question 8

How does stretching help?

Answer 8

To elevate muscle temperature (collagen and elastin within muscle and tendon tissue) -> it betters the deformation

Question 9

What is proprioception?

Answer 9

The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding the position, motion and equilibrium

• stability and orientation
• static and dynamic activities

Question 10

What happens to your proprioception when you get injured?

Answer 10

• Damage of mechano-receptors
• Loss of ligamentous tensile receptors
• Delayed muscle response
• resulting in poor stability, poor balance, poor postural control