Weeks 1-6 Flashcards
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What is a Primary Prevention?
Reducing the incident of injury before they occur
What is a Secondary Prevention?
Addressing injuries in their early stage to prevent recurrence, severity and/or secondary complications.
What are 3 examples of Primary Prevention?
1)Safe field/court conditions
2)Environmental conditions
3)Protective Equipment
4)Knowledge of Medical Conditions
5)Proper Warm-Up
6)Progression of Training
7)Nutrition/Hydrations
8) Scanning for unsafe technique
9)Recognize injury patterns in a team
10) Collaboration with coaches, S&C
11)Preventative Bracing
12)Mental HLTH and Sports Psych
What are 3 examples of Secondary Prevention?
1)Early identification of injuries
2)Bracing/Taping/Wrapping
3)Sufficient rehab of injuries
4)Education re:Risk (for players, parents, Coaches)
5)Sufficient reconditioning post injury (includes psych readiness)
When to BRACE instead of Tape? x2
1)Ongoing Conditions
2)Larger Joints Requiring Complex Tape Jobs (lots of time and tape)
(Eg. Knee Ligaments, Shoulder Dislocation)
Athletes often prefer Brace or Tape and why?
Tape, tighter and more secure
Why may a brace be better than tape?
Maintains Integrity Better
Why are proper footwear and orthotics important?
Help achieve proper biomechanics. which further helps prevent injuries
Orthotics are recommended for what age?
Over 12
What also should be done when orthotics are prescribed?
Supportive rehab to to retrain intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles and movement patterns
Who may benefit from orthotics?
Effective for anyone working long shifts on feet
How do muscles/tendons get injured? x3
1)Strain
2)Tendonitis/osis
3)Contusion
How do ligaments get injured?
Sprain
Overstretch, dislocations, subluxations
How do bones get injured? x2
1)Fractures/break (different types)
2)Bruise
How do Nerves get injured? x2
1)Burner/Stinger
2)Contusion/Crush Injury
How do Brains get injured? x2
1)Concussions
2)ABI Acquired Brain Injury
-Direct and Indirect Trauma
How does skin get injured? x2
1)Lacerations/Abrasions
2)Contusions
What is a strain?
Muscle or Tendon Break
What is a sprain?
Ligament Break
What is a grade 1 sprain/strain?
Tissues Stretch and Some Fibres and Disrupted
Grade 1 Sprain?
Integrity of the joint maintained
Grade 1 Strain?
Contractions are strong but painful
What is a grade 2 sprain/strain?
Partial Tear/Many Fibres Disrupted
Grade 2 Sprain?
Results some instability/laxity in the joint