Sports Medicine

Question 1

Stress fractures in the foot from ballet dancing are an example of which type of injury?

Answer 1

Overuse injury

Question 2

What are soft tissue injuries?

Answer 2

Injuries sustained to the: - skin - muscles - tendons - ligaments - organs - nerves

Question 3

Hard tissues injuries

Answer 3

Injuries to the bones. These may be bruising, fractures or dislocations

Question 4

What is the difference between direct injuries and indirect injuries?

Answer 4

Direct injuries are caused by an external force/agent. (e.g. hit by a ball or player) Indirect injuries are caused by forces/agents within he body. (e.g. Sprained ankle ligament from rolling the ankle playing netball)

Question 5

Classify the following injury: A football player collides with the goal post and fractures a rib.

Answer 5

Direct, hard tissue injury

Question 6

Classify the following injury: A long distance swimmer suffers from shoulder pain after weeks of heavy training.

Answer 6

Indirect, soft tissue, overuse injury

Question 7

Define the following: - tear - sprains - contusions

Answer 7

Tear- disruption of muscle fibre or tendon Sprain- joint injury that typically involves small tears of the ligaments. Common sites (thumb, ankle and wrist). Contusion: commonly called a bruise. Bleeding into the soft tissue

Question 8

Skin abrasions are also known as:

Answer 8

Grazes (e.g. Abrasion caused by sliding during a game of soccer)

Question 9

How would a sprained ankle be managed?

Answer 9

RICER Rest, ice, compression, elevation, ricer Extra study tip: you should know why you do each step

Question 10

What is the process for the immediate treatment of soft tissue injuries?

Answer 10

Danger Bleeding Assess severity Clean the wound Apply antiseptic Dress the wound Refer to medical attention

Question 11

What are the 3 main phases of the inflammatory response?

Answer 11

Phase I: acute inflammatory stage (first 24-72 hours) Phase II: repair and regeneration stage (3 days-6 weeks) Phase III: remodelling stage (6 weeks to many months)

Question 12

What is the fast on-field assessment for medical attention for hard tissue injuries?

Answer 12

S-stop the play or player T- talk to the person O- observe for deformity P- prevent any further injury

Question 13

If you suspect a hard tissue injury what do you do?

Answer 13

Immobilise and send for medical assistance

Question 14

Apply TOTAPS to a netball that has twisted her knee.

Answer 14

T- talk to the person, ask them what happened and where it hurts O- observe the injured area, are there any obvious signs of injury T- touch the area to assess sign and symptoms A- active movement- ask them to move knee without pain P- passive movement- take the person’s knee through range of motion S- ask them to complete a skills test like catching and landing without pain

Question 15

What medical conditions do you need to discuss in relation to children and young athletes?

Answer 15

Asthma Diabetes Epilepsy

Question 16

What are the implications for a coach who has a young athlete with asthma?

Answer 16

• know the asthma action plan - know the child’s triggers - monitor for signs - ensure sufficient rest - have medication readily available

Question 17

Suggest appropriate forms of resistance training for young athlete.

Answer 17

Body weight exercises, basic plyometrics, water resistance, light weights and only twice a week at most

Question 18

What are the implications of thermoregulation issues for young athletes?

Answer 18

Coaches should: - ensure rest periods to cool down - frequent water breaks and provide water bottles - make sure shade is available

Question 19

Suggest appropriate activities for an elderly person at risk of fractures / with bone density issues

Answer 19

Low impact activities such as water aerobics, lawn bowls, swimming, stationary cycle Extra Study Hint: you need to be able to EXPLAIN why these are suitable choices.

Question 20

What are the indicators of readiness that a player is able to return to play?

Answer 20

Movement in pain free and mobility of the injured area has returned to pre- injury state.

Question 21

The picture below is a poor example of what?

Answer 21

Matching of opponents

Question 22

What are the different classifications for sports injuries?

Answer 22

DISHO Direct, indirect, hard tissue, soft tissue, overuse