Sports Injuries and Prevention

Question 1

Weak muscles around a joint can cause:

Accepted Answer

Improved posture

Question 2

What percentage of high school sports injuries are acute?

Accepted Answer

93%

Question 3

What are internal risk factors for sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Age, sex, pregnancy, training, congenital factors

Question 4

Which of these is an internal risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy

Question 5

What does the P in PRICE and POLICE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Protection

Question 6

What does a '5' mean on the likelihood scale?

Accepted Answer

Almost certain – more likely to occur than not

Question 7

Braces are used to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent joints from bending the wrong way

Question 8

Which of the following can be injured due to trauma?

Accepted Answer

D. All of the above

Question 9

How do NSAIDS reduce pain?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflammation

Question 10

What is the highest severity rating (5) defined as?

Accepted Answer

Death or major permanent injury

Question 11

Why do adolescents have a higher risk of muscle strains?

Accepted Answer

Their bones and muscles grow at different rate

Question 12

What is the purpose of "The 11" program?

Accepted Answer

Reduce injuries through rehab

Question 13

What is a potential downside of NSAIDS during injury recovery?

Accepted Answer

Delayed healing

Question 14

What is a common reason athletes get secondary injuries during recovery?

Accepted Answer

Favoring the uninjured side

Question 15

Which of the following is a risk in mountain biking?

Accepted Answer

Abrasions and contusions from falls

Question 16

How can maladaptations be corrected?

Accepted Answer

With exercises and/or equipment

Question 17

How common are head, neck, and face injuries in acute cases?

Accepted Answer

About 25%

Question 18

What type of trauma is caused by a sudden application of force?

Accepted Answer

Acute trauma

Question 19

What percentage of chronic injuries affect the head, neck, and face?

Accepted Answer

1%

Question 20

What is the main benefit of compression in treatment?

Accepted Answer

Promotes lymphatic drainage and blood flow

Question 21

What is the main purpose of interventions in sports?

Accepted Answer

Reduce likelihood of injury

Question 22

Why is equipment scaling important for young athletes?

Accepted Answer

Improves engagement and skill

Question 23

Correcting maladaptations can:

Accepted Answer

Improve power and redistribute strain

Question 24

Which two injuries are most common in chronic cases?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain and tendonitis

Question 25

A long-term disability or serious injury needing medical care is rated as:

Accepted Answer

Extreme

Question 26

Which of the following is an external risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Use of personal protective equipment

Question 27

How is concussion recovery described?

Accepted Answer

Staged and non-linear

Question 28

What did a study show about mouthguards in ice hockey?

Accepted Answer

They were linked to fewer concussions

Question 29

Maladaptations often put strain on:

Accepted Answer

Smaller, less stable muscles

Question 30

Which is NOT a prehabilitation activity?

Accepted Answer

Wearing shin guards

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