Flashcards in Body Maintenance Deck (17)
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How long should CERID be continued for?
48-72 hours
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How long should you ice an injury for a child or small adult?
10 mins on, 2 hrs off
3
How long should you ice an injury for an adult?
20 mins on, 2 hrs off
4
What are the three elements of a warm up?
Cardio/Aerobic, Stretch/Flexibility, Technique
5
What happens if you apply alcohol to an injury?
Swelling increases
6
What does HARM stand for?
Heat, Alcohol, Running, Massage
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What does a cool down do for the body?
Prevents lactic acid build up, releases muscular tension, slows blood circulation, lowers body temperature
8
What does a warm up do for the body?
Increases body temperature, increases blood circulation, increases pulse rate
9
What is improved by elevating an injury?
Reducing blood swelling and bruising
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What are chronic injuries caused by?
Repeated overuse, sustained repetitions, aggravating a previous injury
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What can you do in a cool down?
Gentle stretching, using breath to release movements, swinging movements
12
What are three things you should not do with ice?
1. Apply to a diabetes patient
2. Walk around with an ice pack
3. Apply to an open wound
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What does CERID stand for?
Compression
Elevation
Rest
Ice
Diagnosis
14
What are the two types of sports injuries?
Acute and chronic
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What are soft tissue injuries?
Injuries affecting the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments
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What are five exercises you should avoid?
1. Straight leg toe touches
2. Russian cobblers
3. too many star jumps
4. full backwards head roll
5. ballistic stretching
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