CQ1. How Are Injuries Classified And Managed?
What is a direct injury?
An injury caused by an external blow or force.
What is Asthma?
Asthma is inflammation of the airways leading to contraction of the bronchioles which limits airflow both in and out of the lungs.
What is the importance of rotating and modifying equipment?
The importance of rotating and modifying equipment allows for the equipment to stay in working order (be maintained) to reduce injury and promote safe use.
What is conditioning?
Conditioning is the process of strengthening muscles and getting them back to their pre-injury levels.
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common condition where bones become fragile and brittle leading to a higher risk of fractures.
Name 3 types of sports injuries.
Direct, indirect, overuse, soft tissue and hard tissue.
What are the signs and symptoms of overuse injuries?
- growing and developing pain
- pain and discomfort
What is acclimatisation?
An athlete adjusts to the change in environment, allowing them to maintain performance in new environmental conditions.
Which of the following does progressive mobilisation utilise?
a) static and dynamic stretching
b) dynamic, ballistic, static and PNF stretching
c) ballistic and PNF stretchingd) PNF, dynamic and static stretching
d) PNF, dynamic and static stretching.
(NOT Ballistic stretching because it causes further damage)
Why is preventative taping important?
It provides supper and restricts any excessive movement that might result to injury.
What does RICER stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
What factors are to be considered when coaching a diabetic?
- insulin injection
- eating meals before and after exercise
What is physical preparation and list the tests/actions that should be performed
Physical preparation enables the body to better cope with the demands of a sport or activity.
- pre screening
- skill and technique
- physical fitness
- warm up, stretching, cool down
Why does muscle atrophy occur?
Muscle atrophy occurs due to injuries including strains or a lack of physical activity
What are two ways that trainers/coaches prevent eating disorders from developing in female athletes?
- observe training routines and social practices such as eating
- be educated to detect signs of an eating disorder and use counsellors/experts to advise in these areas
What does Active Movement mean in TOTAPS?
Seeing if athlete has full range of motion around the sight and that this movement is pain free.
Name this condition: narrowing and hardening of the arteries due to a build up of fatty deposits in the inside of the arteries. (Hint: adult and aged athletes)
Coronary Heart Disease
Which of the following relate to conduction?
a) heat transferred by air or water
b) the transfer of heat from our body to water (sweat)
c) transfer of heat between two objects in contact with another (hotter object to cooler one)
d) transfer of internal energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
c) transfer of heat between two objects in contact with another (hotter object to cooler one)
What are two strategies that are used for injuries and why? in relation to the use of heat and cold
Heat: decrease pain, increase flexibility, decrease joint stiffness, increase tissue repair and increase blood flow.
- heat pack
- hydrotherapy
Cold: reduce inflammation, bleeding/blood flow and reduce pain
- ice pack
- ice bath/cold water immersion
Why do individuals need a specific physical preparation?
Individuals need a specific physical preparation due to previous injuries, disability, medical conditions, or a personal playing weakness
Classify what type of injury is a) plantar fasciitis b) hamstring tear and c) fractured ankle
b) soft tissue and indirect
c) hard tissue and direct.
Why does iron deficiency occur/develop and how does iron deficiency impact on female athletes?
Iron deficiency can result from bleeding (menstruation/anaemia) or from a lack of iron in the athletes blood/body due to malnutrition/nutrition deficiencies. Low iron levels means that the female athlete cannot deliver enough oxygen to their muscles to sustain sports performance causing fatigue and feeling lethargic/less motivation.
List the climatic conditions
- temperature
- humidity
- wind
- rain
- altitude
- pollution
Why is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching (PNF) the most beneficial form of stretching ?
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching is the most beneficial form as it prevents joint stiffness and promotes recovery whilst improving a ROM (range of motion/movement).
An athlete running a 400 metre race experiences a hamstring strain in the sprint towards the finish line. What is the classification and describe the management of the athletes injury.
The athlete has suffered a soft tissue strain injury and will require RICER method.
- Rest is done by placing the athlete in a comfortable position with the hamstring elevated and supported
- Apply ice pack or immerse hamstring in ice bath
- Compress hamstring by wrapping elastic bandaging over, ensuring hamstring is covered
- Elevate the hamstring above heart level
- Refer athlete to a doctor or physiotherapist in order to guide them towards a rehabilitation program