Week 1 Sports Injury

What commonly causes an ACL tear?

Sudden stops, jumps, or changes in direction; often noncontact.

What are common signs of an ACL tear?

A pop, knee swelling, instability, and difficulty bearing weight.

What serious signs can follow a knee injury?

Deformity, severe pain or swelling, numbness, pale or cold skin, or inability to move below the injury.

What can cause an ankle sprain?

Sports movements, uneven surfaces, or inappropriate footwear.

What does RICE stand for?

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

What does the article say about POLICE?

It prioritizes movement and less rest than RICE.

Why should an ankle sprain be examined?

A sprain can be difficult to distinguish from an ankle fracture.

What signs after an ankle injury warrant evaluation?

Inability to bear weight, major swelling, or deformity.

What is a concussion?

A type of traumatic brain injury that requires medical evaluation.

What examination helps diagnose a concussion?

A neurological examination by a medical practitioner.

Why is returning to play too soon dangerous?

It can increase the risk of another concussion and serious brain injury.

What concussion symptoms are urgent warning signs?

Bad headache, repeated vomiting, limb-use difficulty, or worsening confusion.

What can cause a groin pull?

Sudden strain during activity or gradual overuse.

What are common signs of a groin pull?

Tenderness, pain, swelling, discoloration, or stiffness.

What sports commonly contribute to hamstring strains?

Sports involving sprinting.

What are hamstring strain risk factors?

Poor conditioning, tightness, muscle imbalance, and fatigue.

What is an important hamstring return-to-activity criterion?

Symptoms subside and leg movement matches the uninjured leg.

What is patellofemoral syndrome also called?

Runner's knee.

What factors are associated with patellofemoral syndrome?

Repeated knee stress and muscle imbalances around the hip and knee.

What commonly contributes to shin splints?

Overtraining, poor mechanics, inadequate recovery, and footwear issues.

Why can continuing activity with shin splints be a problem?

Extra stress can worsen pain and may contribute to a stress fracture.

What commonly contributes to tennis elbow?

Repeated gripping that irritates tendons around the elbow and arm.

Does tennis elbow only affect tennis players?

No. Other sports, exercise, and repetitive jobs can contribute.

What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?

A strain affects muscle or tendon; a sprain affects a ligament.

What are common signs of a strain?

Muscle spasms, weakness, and pain with muscle or tendon movement.

What are common signs of a sprain?

Swelling, bruising, and joint instability.

Name two general sports-injury prevention habits.

Warm up and cool down; gradually increase activity.

Why should athletes increase activity gradually?

It helps avoid suddenly placing excessive demands on the body.

What protective equipment should athletes use?

Gear that protects, fits well, and suits the sport.

What influences sports-injury recovery time?

The injury type, its severity, and the individual.

What is the article's main return-to-activity message?

Follow medical advice and return gradually with proper rehabilitation.