2.6 - Sports injuries Flashcards
1
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Define Acute injuries
A
- usually the result of a single, traumatic event (immediate onset)
- dislocations, sprains, wrist fractures
2
Q
Define Chronic injuries
A
- result of prolonged, repetitive motion that is particularly common
(occurs over time) - Shin splints, RSI (tennis elbow)
3
Q
Define intrinsic risk factors with examples
A
(come from within the body of the performer)
- Physical make up
- Posture
- inadequate range movement at each
- inadequate nutrition
- lack of recovery time
- strength imbalances
4
Q
Define extrinsic risk factors with examples
A
(come from outside the performer)
- improper technique
- incorrect clothing/footwear
- rapid overload in training
- inadequate warm up and cool down
5
Q
Benefits of a warm up and how it prevents injury
A
- increase heart rate
- increase muscle temp
- increase ROM at a joint
- increase elasticity
- lubricate and mobilise joints -