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Explain the difference between an acute injury and a chronic injury.
An acute injury is the result of a specific incident and has a sudden onset, chronic injuries are ongoing, such as overuse injuries.
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Where does plantar fasciitis occur and what is it?
the bottom of the heel; inflammation of the arch tendon caused by overuse/weight-bearing activity, can also cause pain in knees
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Where does chondromalacia commonly occur and what is it?
the knee; degeneration of cartilage, often from wear between patella and femur
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Where does achilles tendonitis occur and what is it?
heel/ankle; overuse or injury of the Achilles tendon
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What is the difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain
- A strain is an acute injury to a muscle or tendon - twist, tear, or pull - as a result of overstretching or overcontraction
- A sprain is an acute injury to a ligament - stretch or tear, usually caused by trauma of some sort
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List three ways to prevent injury to vocal nodules.
- Warm up your voice
- Avoid shouting
- Hydrate
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List three ways to prevent low back pain.
- Warm up properly before exercise
- Wear appropriate shoes
- Good posture with engaged core when sitting and standing
- Strengthen abdominal and back muscles
- Stretch often
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List three ways to prevent shin splints.
- Warm up properly
- Wear appropriate shoes
- Reduce high-impact activity
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List four things that may contribute to heat injuries, cardiovascular conditions, or exercise-induced conditions as they relate to participation in physical activity.
- Insufficient fluids
- Poor warm-up
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Inadequate muscle strength
- Obesity
- Smoking
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What is the recommended first aid action for a musculoskeletal injury?
- R = rest
- I = ice
- C = compression
- E = elevation
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What are the four steps in recognizing an emergency?
- S = survey
- A = assessment (visual, identify critical situations, communicate)
- P = prioritization
- I = implementation
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