Module 8 - Injury

Question 1

What must you do when neither you nor your athlete know whether to seek medical intervention or not?

Answer 1

Seek medical intervention.

Question 2

What should you do when discomfort appears due to a biomechanical issue?

Answer 2

Work to correct the biomechanical issue to see if the discomfort diminishes or disappears. If not, refer to a specialist. If a biomechanical issue is substantial or you do not feel comfortable addressing the issue, refer immediately to a specialist.

Question 2

What should you do when your athlete experiences acute pain or trauma that is severe?

Answer 2

Refer to a specialist or emergency care personnel.

Question 2

What should you do when your athlete experiences pain that appears to be the result of overuse?

Answer 2

Reduce duration and intensity. If the pain does not diminish or disappear, refer to a specialist.

Question 3

What should you do when your athlete experiences random pain bouts?

Answer 3

Refer to a specialist.

Question 4

What should you do when your athlete experiences discomfort or pain due to illness?

Answer 4

Cease physical activity, and depending on the severity of the illness, the client should contact a doctor.

Question 5

What if your client experiences chronic pain?

Answer 5

Chronic pain is characterized as pain that has been present for six months or more. It is advised to have the client see a medical professional.

Question 6

You must work within your _____________ and practice at all times.

Answer 6

Scope of knowledge.

Question 7

In what situations must emergency personnel be alerted?

Answer 7

Broken bone
Loss of consciousness
Shock
Choking
Cardiac arrest
Drowning
Respiratory event (e.g., asthma attack)
Allergic reaction
Unresponsiveness
Uncontrolled bleeding

Question 8

50‒75 percent of injuries are due to what?

Answer 8

Overuse (repetitive stress)

Question 9

What are the four most common running injuries that tend to recur?

Answer 9

Shin splints, ITBS, PFS, Achilles Tendon Pain.

Question 10

Running with a foot strike closer to the front of the _____ reduces the cumulative load on the knees.

Answer 10

Foot

Question 11

What should you do it athletes ask or want to try KT?

Answer 11

It is best to refer them to a specialist with experience in this area.

Question 12

What kind of strengthening exersices have been shown to assist in improving the collagen and strength of a tendon?

Answer 12

Eccentric strengthening exersices

Question 13

What should you do if you athlete suspect they have tendinosis?

Answer 13

It is advised to refer the person to a specialist.

Question 14

What are the benefits of cross-training?

Answer 14

It can increase cardiovascular fitness, prevent injury, increase strength, and assist in staying mentally fresh.

Question 15

What should an athlete always be conscious of during training and racing?

Answer 15

fatigue. If their fatigue gets to the point where form breaks down significantly, or the person cannot maintain focus and clarity, the activity level needs to be reduced or ceased.

Question 16

In regards to fatigue, when should an athlete cease activity?

Answer 16

If the fatigue level is so high that an individual’s safety is at risk.

Question 17

What is Kinesio tape primarily used for?

Answer 17

It’s primarily used for injury prevention/intervention or to increase performance.

Question 18

What develops at a faster rate than connective tissue strength?

Answer 18

Aerobic capacity and fitness

Question 19

Shin splints can be categorized into what main three areas?

Answer 19

Muscular, tibial fascia, and skeletal

Question 20

Muscular shin splint, also known as ________

Answer 20

Exertional compartment syndrome

Question 21

Skeletal shin splints is also commonly referred to as __________.

Answer 21

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS

Question 22

What does MTSS relate to?

Answer 22

Relates to injury or stress to the bone, however, this term is also used to denote connective tissue/fascia related to shin pain.

Question 23

What is tibial fasciitis?

Answer 23

Inflammation of the deep fascia surrounding the tibia can result in shin pain. This is often confused with bone pain.

Question 24

Hamstring injuries are often caused by what?

Answer 24

Hyperextension of the knee.

Question 25

Running with a substantial anterior __________ will likely increase the chance of hamstring ______ because of the increased _____ on the hamstrings during the ___________ of the gait cycle.

Answer 25

pelvic tilt. injury. tension. swing phase

Question 26

What are the three primary roles of the popliteus muscle?

Answer 26

To “unlock” the knee (flex) from a straightened position Prevent knee hyperextension Laterally rotate the femur when the foot is planted

Question 27

What happens when the popliteus muscle is injured?

Answer 27

It shortens, so full knee extension is often not possible or only with pain.

Question 28

What is exercise related transient abdominal pain (ETAP) or side stitch?

Answer 28

Cramping, or sharp pain toward the bottom of the rib cage and most commonly occurs on the right side of the body.

Question 29

How can you treat ETAP?

Answer 29

The most common treatments are stopping the exercise, stretching, and deep breathing.

Question 30

What does Metatarsalgia refer to?

Answer 30

Metatarsalgia is a generic term that refers to pain and inflammation on the ball of the foot.

Question 30

What two issues may induce metatarsalgia?

Answer 30

Morton's Neuroma and or sesamoiditis

Question 30

What is morton's neuroma?

Answer 30

A thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes.

Question 31

To mitigate the chance for injury, what 4 areas should you be attentive to?

Answer 31

Volume increases Intensity-level increases Monitoring fatigue level Integrating cross-training