Classification of Injuries
What is the difference between a hard and a soft tissue injury?
Hard tissue - Bones & teeth
Soft tissue - skin, ligaments, tendons, organs
What is thermoregulation?
The maintenance of the body's core temperature
What is progressive mobilisation?
Moving the injured area by extending the joint's range of movement until the joint is fully functional
Which injury always needs a medical clearance before an athlete can return to competition?
Head injuries
Aged athletes with bone density issues are encouraged to participate in these types of activities
Low impact activities.
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
Define hypothermia and hyperthermia
Hypothermia is excessively low body temperature, Hyperthermia is excessively high body temperature.
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
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
Adult and aged athletes with heart conditions should seek this before participating in physical activity
Medical clearance
In order, list the 3 phases of inflammatory response
Inflammatory stage
Repair and Regenerative stage
Remodelling stage
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
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
What are the two key key indicators of an athlete's readiness to return to play?
mobility, pain free,
A decrease in sport and exercise participation can lead to this
Poor flexibility and joint mobility
What does the acronym HARM stand for?
No heat, alcohol, running or massage
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.
Name 3 methods of heat application that are useful in injury management?
Moist heat packs
Hot baths
contrast baths
microwave diathermy
ultrasound therapy
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.
Poor bone density can lead to this condition
osteoporosis
This is a collection of fluid below or within the layers of skin
Blister
The ratio of these two things effects thermoregulation in children
body mass to surface area ratio
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
This injury will require a player to sit out of competitive action for a minimum of 12 days.
Concussion
This type of training is very beneficial for bone density, and when performed with proper supervision
Resistance training