Functional Anatomy
The ability of a muscle to shorten and produce force
Contractability
What is a force?
A force is a push or a pull that can cause an object to move
The acronym to assist in creating goals
SMART
Treatment used to assess injury before deciding if an athlete can continue
TOTAPS
Treatment used for soft-tissue injuries such as sprains, strains and bruising
RICER
The ability of a muscle to stretch or lengthen without being damaged
Extendibility
What are the four things a force can do in sport:
Start movement
Stop movement
Change direction
Change speed
A goal that is achievable over a shorter period of time
Short term goals
What does the P stand for in TOTAPS
Passive movement
What does the C stand for in RICER?
Compression
The ability of a muscle to return to its original length after being stretched or contracted
Elasticity
Describe the relationship between force and mass/acceleration
The greater the mass and acceleration the greater the force
The desired result of a performance
Outcome goal
Four things to avoid in the first 72 hours of injury
H - heat
A - alcohol
R - running
M - massage
Why should HARM be avoided after injury?
Increases bleeding and swelling
During a bicep curl, the biceps brachii shortens to lift the weight. Identify and outline the characteristic of skeletal muscle being demonstrated
Contractability - the muscle shortens and contracts to produce force and create movement at the joint
How does the body absorbs force
Bending joints (knees, hips, elbows)
Muscles controlling movement
Spreading impact over time
What type of goal is the following:
Improve shooting accuracy to 70%
Performance goal
What are the five goals of rehabilitation?
Restore range of motion
Regain muscular strength
Regain endurance and power
Regain postural stability
Maintain cardiorespiratory fitness
What are the four ways to prevent sports injuries?
Protective equipment
Effective warm up
Effective cool down
Safe environment
Name one sporting activity that uses extendibility
Hamstrings lengthen when bending forward to touch your toes
When lowering a dumbbell in a bicep curl, bicep muscle lengthens
Explain how running shoe absorbs force to reduce the risk of injury
Running shoes absorb impact forces when the foot strikes the ground, reducing stress on joints
Why set goals?
Improves motivation, focus and performance by working towards a clear target
Describe active movement in TOTAPS
Athlete attempts to move the injured area themselves
Why use strapping and braces in injuries?
External supports help stabilise injured joints or muscles