Concussions
What law was created for concussion management and prevention in Ontario?
Rowan's Law
Reorganizing one's behavior and thought processes to effectively address adverse situations and achieve specific goals
Cognitive Reconstructing
Which psychological condition may result from a long term injury?
Answers may vary: depression, anxiety, etc.
What is the most common recurring injury among athletes?
Sprained Ankles
Which sport is associated with the highest rate of concussions among athletes?
American Football
What sport had the highest amount of head injuries?
Cycling
Managing and regulating unpleasant emotions that arise during difficult circumstances
Emotional Calming
What is the term for an athlete's emotional struggle due to a long term injury?
Identity Crisis
What type of injury occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed from overuse, commonly seen in sports like tennis or golf?
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis.
In soccer, what injury is often referred to as "turf toe"?
Sprain of the big toe joint ligaments.
What are three signs/symptoms of a concussion or head injury?
Headache
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears
Memory loss
Nausea and/or vomiting
Light and/or noise sensitivity
Drowsiness
Depression
Change in mood
Loss of appetite
Behavioral disengagement or detachment from the situation at hand
Mental Withdrawal
What is a common injury that affects the knee joint?
ACL tear
Which recurring injury, often seen in runners, is characterized by pain around the knee due to overuse and irritation of the iliotibial band?
Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome.
Which professional basketball player famously suffered a career-threatening Achilles tendon injury in the 2019 NBA Finals?
Kevin Durant
What is the definition of a concussion?
A bump, blow or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth which can impact brain function.
Individuals seek emotional comfort or practical assistance from others
Seeking Social Support
What type of injury occurs when a bone is forced out of its normal position within a joint?
dislocation
What is the medical term for the condition where repeated stress on a bone causes it to weaken and eventually fracture, commonly known as a stress fracture?
Fatigue fracture or stress fracture.
In which Ontario city is the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) located, offering support services to athletes including injury prevention and rehabilitation programs?
The CSIO is located in Toronto, Ontario.
A concussion or head injury is also known as a?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Individuals pursue specific goals in adverse circumstances, which carries the potential to hinder the recovery process.
Behavioural Risk
What is the potential consequence of untreated long-term injuries?
Chronic Pain
Which recurring injury affects the tendons in the forearm and causes pain and restricted movement, often due to repetitive motions such as typing or gripping?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Which sport is most frequently associated with rotator cuff injuries?
Basketball