Injury rehabilitation

Question 1

Stages

Answer 1

Early - rest, healing process, gentle exercise
Mid - progressive loading of connective tissue and bones for strength
Late - functional exercises

Question 2

PRICE

Answer 2

protection
rest
ice
compression
elevation

Question 3

SALTAPS

Answer 3

see
ask
look
touch
active movement
passive movement
strength

Question 4

Stretching

Answer 4

Early - none, PRICE 3 days
Mid - heat therapy, static + passive 3 days-2 weeks
Late - dynamic, ROM, PNF 2 weeks-1 month

Question 5

Heat therapy

Answer 5

15 mins/ 1-3
Vasodilation, increase blood flow
Releases tension

Question 6

Cold therapy

Answer 6

10 mins/ 3
Vasoconstriction, swelling down
Hyperthermia

Question 7

Contrast therapy

Answer 7

30 mins/ 1:4
Decrease swelling, controlled inflammation
Burns

Question 8

Simple fracture

Answer 8

Netball phalanges
Pain, swelling

Attention
PRICE
Immobilise
-surgery
-physio

Question 9

Stress fracture

Answer 9

Small crack
Runner, tibia
Pain, tender

Attention
PRICE
Rest
Immobilise
Gentle return and strengthen

Question 10

Dislocation joint

Answer 10

Rugby, shoulder
Deformity, pain

Pro attention
Immobilise
PRICE
NSAIDS
Surgery
Physio

Question 11

Sprain Joint

Answer 11

Knee, skiing
Pain, bruising

Attention
PRICE
Immobilise
NSAIDS

Question 12

Torn cartilage

Answer 12

Football, knee
Swelling, clicking pain

PRICE 
Support
NSAIDS
Physiotherapy
Hydrotherapy

Question 13

Exercise induced muscle damage

Answer 13

Start of programme
Soreness, bruising

Cold therapy
Massage
NSAIDS

Question 14

Physiotherapy

Answer 14

Improves mobility

Reduces chance of reoccurrence

Question 15

Surgery

Answer 15

Relocates joints
Arthroscopy
Open

Question 16

NSAIDS

Answer 16

Reduce inflammation

Inhibits chemical release

Question 17

Massage

Answer 17

Nutrients flushed through
Release tension - muscle fibres stretched
Pain release