Overuse Injuries
What is an injury caused by repeated stress on the body over time?
What is an overuse injury?
What is the term for training too hard without enough recovery?
What is overtraining?
What should an athlete do immediately after experiencing a possible injury?
Stop.
What is the process of rebuilding strength, movement, and function after an injury?
What is rehabilitation?
Which sports medicine professional specializes in evaluating injuries and providing rehabilitation exercises?
What is a physical therapist?
What is one common cause of overuse injuries?
What is repetitive movement, excessive training, or insufficient recovery?
Name one symptom of overtraining.
What is fatigue, decreased performance, irritability, poor sleep, or prolonged soreness?
What does the S in STOP stand for?
Stop
What does SAID stand for?
Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands.
Which professional commonly provides immediate injury care and works with athletes during practices and games?
What is an athletic trainer?
What injury affects the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel?
What is Achilles tendinopathy?
Why is rest important between challenging workouts?
It allows the body to recover, repair tissues, and adapt to training.
What does T.O.T.A.P.S. stand for?
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active movement, Passive movement, Skill test.
Why should athletes gradually progress through rehabilitation exercises?
To safely rebuild strength, mobility, endurance, and function without placing excessive stress on the injury.
Which sports medicine professional focuses on nutrition, hydration, and fueling the body for performance?
What is a sports dietitian?
What is the term for inflammation or irritation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot that commonly causes heel pain?
What is plantar fasciitis?
An athlete has declining performance, constant fatigue, poor sleep, and frequent soreness. What training problem might be occurring?
What is overtraining?
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
A sprain affects a ligament; a strain affects a muscle or tendon.
Why is being pain-free while walking not always enough to return to sports?
Sports require additional strength, balance, speed, agility, and sport-specific movements.
Which professional specializes in diagnosing injuries, prescribing medical treatment, and managing an athlete's medical care?
What is a sports medicine physician?
Why is gradually increasing training intensity important for injury prevention?
It allows the body time to adapt and reduces excessive stress on tissues.
Overtraining not only affects your physical help but also your _____ and_______ health.
What is Mental and Emotional Health
An athlete's ankle is visibly deformed after a collision. What should you NEVER attempt to do?
Never attempt to relocate the joint or straighten the injury. Support it as found and seek emergency medical care.
What should happen before an athlete returns to full competition following a serious injury?
The athlete should meet appropriate recovery criteria and receive clearance from qualified medical professionals.
Which professional studies how the body responds and adapts to exercise using measurements such as heart rate, oxygen consumption, and exercise testing?
What is an exercise physiologist?