Classification of Injuries
Environmental considerations
Injury management procedures
Return to play
Aged athletes
100

What is the difference between a hard and a soft tissue injury?

Hard tissue - Bones & teeth

Soft tissue - skin, ligaments, tendons, organs

100

What is thermoregulation?

The maintenance of the body's core temperature

100

What is progressive mobilisation?

Moving the injured area by extending the joint's range of movement until the joint is fully functional

100

Which injury always needs a medical clearance before an athlete can return to competition?

Head injuries

100

Aged athletes with bone density issues are encouraged to participate in these types of activities

Low impact activities.

200

What is the difference between a direct and an indirect injury?

Direct injury is caused by an external force

Indirect injury is caused by an internal force

200

Define hypothermia and hyperthermia

Hypothermia is excessively low body temperature, Hyperthermia is excessively high body temperature.

200

Describe 3 methods of cold application in injury management

Ice Pack Gel 

Crushed Ice in a wet towel or plastic bag

Immerse in bucket of iced water

Ice massage

200

Physical recovery is vital and must occur before an athlete returns to play, but if an athlete is not confident they may be maybe indicating a lack of

Psychological Readiness

200

Adult and aged athletes with heart conditions should seek this before participating in physical activity

Medical clearance 

300

In order, list the 3 phases of inflammatory response

Inflammatory stage

Repair and Regenerative stage

Remodelling stage

300

Children playing sport can be encouraged to do these two things to avoid hypothermia

wear layers of warm clothing

Have an adequate extended warm-up

300

Which method of stretching that involves contracting and relaxing of muscles is recommended for injury rehabilitation and why?

PNF because the muscle is stretched and strengthened during safe movements

300

What are the two key key indicators of an athlete's readiness to return to play?

mobility, pain free, 

300

A decrease in sport and exercise participation can lead to this

Poor flexibility and joint mobility

400

What does the acronym HARM stand for?

No heat, alcohol, running or massage

400

Describe the environmental conditions that can lead to hyperthermia, and list strategies that can increase their impact

Heat and humidity. Don't exercise in middle of the day, drink regular fluids, wear protective clothing e.g. hat, reflective clothing, acclimatise before the event.

400

Name 3 methods of heat application that are useful in injury management?

Moist heat packs

Hot baths

contrast baths

microwave diathermy

ultrasound therapy

400

Describe 3 tests a coach could use to ensure a player who has recently suffered a torn achilles tendon, is ready to return to play at top level soccer.

Agility test, e.g. illinois run, speed, e.g. 50m sprint, balance, e.g. stork stand on injured leg, sport specific tests, e.g. kicking for distance, accuracy etc.

400

Poor bone density can lead to this condition

osteoporosis

500

This is a collection of fluid below or within the layers of skin

Blister 

500

The ratio of these two things effects thermoregulation in children

body mass to surface area ratio

500

A tennis player suffering from a fractured wrist doing cardiovascular fitness runs or cycling, agility runs, flexibility work, strength work whilst waiting for the plaster cast to be removed, is an example of this

Total body fitness

500

This injury will require a player to sit out of competitive action for a minimum of 12 days.

Concussion

500

This  type of training is very beneficial for bone density, and when performed with proper supervision 

Resistance training

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