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Common causes of injuries
– age -injury history
– gender -fitness level
– body size -equipment
– muscle strength -facilities
– skill level -training errors/technique
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Acute and Chronic Injuries
• Acute injury - “injury characterized by rapid
onset, resulting from a traumatic event”
• Acute injuries typically involve trauma
followed by pain, swelling and loss of
function.
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Chronic Injuries
• Chronic injuries develop over time and are
often associated with repetitive, cyclic
activities, such as running.
• These injuries are commonly called
“overuse injuries.”
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Preventing injuries
• Is it possible to prevent injuries?
• Decrease the likeliness
– general -- aerobic fitness, muscle strength,
muscle endurance, flexibility, body comp., etc
– sports specific -- all aspects of the particular
sport that are unique
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Program design
• Common cause of – itis
– Overuse
– Power without Strength
– Lack of flexibility (improper stretching)
– Overuse, repetitive movements
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Once Injured
3 phases of healing after injury
Inflammatory
Repair
Maturation
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Inflammation
Occurs IMMEDIATELY following injury
Lasts 2-4 days (depending on severity)
Body’s natural defense to injury
Normal signs/symptoms (SS) include
swelling
Pain (caused by pressure put on nerve)
reddening of skin
increased local temperature
loss of function
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Inflammation Control
P. protection (splint/crutches etc)
R. rest
I. ice ****
decreases blood flow, swelling, pain,
muscle spasm
20 min on 20 off
gel-ice packs increase risk frostbite
C. compression (ace wrap/bandage)
E. elevation (above the heart)
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