Sports Injury

Question 1

What are the traumatic injuries?

Answer 1

Bruise
Strain
Sprain
Wound
Fracture
Head injury
Spinal cord injury
Cramp

Question 2

What is a bruise?

Answer 2

Damage to small blood vessels which causes bleeding within the tissue

Question 3

What is a strain?

Answer 3

Trauma to a muscle due to overstretching and tearing of muscle fibres

Question 4

What is a sprain?

Answer 4

An injury in a joint, caused by a ligament being overstretched

Question 5

What is a wound?

Answer 5

Abrasion or puncture of the skin

Question 6

What is a fracture?

Answer 6

Break in the bone

Question 7

What is a head injury?

Answer 7

Concussion or serious brain damage

Question 8

What is a spinal cord injury?

Answer 8

Damage to the CNS or spine

Question 9

What is cramp?

Answer 9

A strong involuntary muscle contraction

Question 10

What are the overuse injuries?

Answer 10

Tendinopathy
Compartment syndrome
Shin splints
Bursitis
Stress fracture

Question 11

What is tendinopathy?

Answer 11

Inflammation of tendons

Question 12

What is compartment syndrome?

Answer 12

Pressure within the muscles builds up to dangerous levels, blood flow to cells decreases, preventing oxygen and nutrient delivery

Question 13

What is shin splints

Answer 13

Pain along the inner edge of the tibia, usually caused by repeated trauma to the connective muscle tissue

Question 14

What is bursitis?

Answer 14

Inflammation and swelling of a bursa - a fluid fillers sac formed near joints, which acts as a cushion between the tendons and bones

Question 15

What is a stress fracture?

Answer 15

A small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone, usually caused by overuse and repeative weight bearing activity

Question 16

What are predictors of injury?

Answer 16

Muscle weakness
Muscle imbalance
Muscle stiffness
Overtraining
Biomechanical issues
Environment
Equipment
Etiquette

Question 17

What is muscle weakness?

Answer 17

Lack of strength in certain muscle groups

Question 18

What is muscle imbalance?

Answer 18

Difference in strength produced by opposing muscle groups

Question 19

What is muscle stiffness?

Answer 19

Muscle rigidity and tightness post exercise

Question 20

What is overtraining?

Answer 20

When the volume and intensity of exercise exceeds an individuals recovery capacity

Question 21

What are biomechanical issues?

Answer 21

Structural problems that cause irregular or uneven movement leading to pain and injury

Question 22

What does the environment have to do with injury?

Answer 22

Poor conditions or inappropriate facilities

Question 23

What does equipment have to do with injury?

Answer 23

Incorrect use of equipment or not following NGC equipment guidelines

Question 24

What does etiquette have to do with injury?

Answer 24

Poor sportsmanship or manipulation of rules to cause/increase the chance of injury

Question 25

What are the preventative measures of injury?

Answer 25

Importance of completing a PAR-Q Focus in strength and conditioning Sufficient rest Warm up and cool down Physiotherapy Protective equipment Balanced competition Follow rules Coaching qualifications

Question 26

What is a PAR-Q?

Answer 26

Physical activity readiness questionnaire

Question 27

What is stage one of injury management?

Answer 27

First aid

Question 28

What is stage two of injury management?

Answer 28

PRICE

Question 29

What is stage three of injury management?

Answer 29

Early management, diagnosis and treatment plan

Question 30

What is stage four of injury management?

Answer 30

Maintenance for cardiovascular fitness whilst resting

Question 31

What is stage five of injury management?

Answer 31

Rehabilitation- mobility and strengthening exercises

Question 32

What is stage six of injury maintenance?

Answer 32

Rehabilitation- developing sport specific fitness

Question 33

What is stage seven of injury management?

Answer 33

Rehabilitation- technique specific training

Question 34

What is stage eight of injury management?

Answer 34

Rehabilitation- gradual return to competition

Question 35

What does the P in price stand for?

Answer 35

Protect injury from further damage by providing support, strapping or using a splint

Question 36

What does the R in price stand for?

Answer 36

Rest injury for at least 2-3 days to allow it to heal naturally and prevent further damage

Question 37

What does the I in price stand for?

Answer 37

Ice - cold compress to reduce swelling and inflammation, done from 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours

Question 38

What does the C in price stand for?

Answer 38

Compression - tape and bandage, minimises swelling but not too tight

Question 39

What does the E in price stand for?

Answer 39

Elevation - raised above heart level if possible, reduce amount of blood flow to injured area

Question 40

Why is an ice bath used for injury?

Answer 40

Treat tissue swelling and soreness to speed up recovery. 3-10 minutes

Question 41

What does an ice bath do?

Answer 41

Treat tissue swelling and soreness to speed up recovery. 3-10 minutes

Question 42

What is a hypoxic tent?

Answer 42

Treat tissue swelling and soreness to speed up recovery. 3-10 minutes

Question 43

What does a hypoxic tent do?

Answer 43

Increases production of red blood cells

Question 44

What is a sport massage?

Answer 44

Manual therapy involving the manipulation of soft tissue

Question 45

What does a sports massage do?

Answer 45

Reduction in muscle tension and increased flexibility through stretching and heat generation, pain reduction through release of endorphins, breakdown of scar tissue - promotion of circulation aiding removal waste products

Question 46

What is electrotherapy?

Answer 46

Ultrasound, TENS, laser therapy and muscle stimulation

Question 47

What do electrotherapy do?

Answer 47

Reduction in pain, increased speed and strength of muscle contractions, increased range of movement

Question 48

What is kinesiology taping?

Answer 48

Application of strong yet flexible tape to support and compress body parts

Question 49

What does taping do?

Answer 49

Improves blood flow to help drain waste products quicker, promotes healing. May reduce pain, aid proprioceptors and improve posture