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Fitness and Wellness Ch 9 - Injuries & Illness
From Focus on Fitness and Wellness, NC State PE100
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Fitness
Undergraduate 3
08/03/2011

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Includes the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments
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The musculoskeletal system
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Serve as the connection between muscles and bones
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Tendons
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Connect bones to bones
Definition
Ligaments
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Provide stability within the joint
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Ligaments
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Joints contain ______ in order to allow the bones to move smoothly within the joint and absorb the impact of activities that load the joint
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Cartilage
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The result of a single event that causes damage to part of the musculoskeletal system
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Acute Injuries
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Usual causes include collisions, falls, and awkward movements of joints
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Acute Injuries
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Injured when a joint is forced beyond its normal range or motion or is impacted, causing it to abnormally compress causing damage or contusions
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Tissues
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A common type of this injury is a sprain
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Acute Injury
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A common type of this injury is a strain
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Acute Injury
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A common type of this injury is a fracture
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Acute Injury
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A common type of this injury is a cartilage tear
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Acute Injury
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Acute ligament injuries
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Sprains
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Acute muscle or tendon injuries
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Strains
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Acute injuries that are exclusively confined to the bone
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Fractures
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Acute injuries that occur as a result of injury to the joints
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Cartilage Injuries
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Many _____ injuries require evaluation by a health professional
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Acute
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Inability to bear weight
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Warning sign that medical evaluation should not be delayed
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Obvious deformity
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Warning sign that medical evaluation should not be delayed
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Immediate onset of severe swelling or bleeding
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Warning sign that medical evaluation should not be delayed
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Results in damage to the cells and surrounding matrix
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Acute Injury
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Results in blood vessel disruption and bleeding
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Acute Injury
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This type of injury is not the result of any single event
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Chronic Injury
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This type of injury is caused by repetitive forces that injure a structure over time
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Chronic Injury
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Musculoskeletal structures gradually adapt to __________ ________ that injure a structure over time
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Repetitive Forces
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The adaption process to __________ _________ is slow
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Repetitive Forces
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If increased in intensity and/or duration too rapidly, the adaptation process is overwhelmed and the musculoskeletal tissue begins to break down
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Repetitive Forces
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A common type of this injury is a tendonitis
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Chronic Injury
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A common type of this injury is a Bursitis
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Chronic Injury
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A common type of this injury is a stress fracture
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Chronic Injury
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Although these types of injuries are often considered mild, they can still take weeks to months to heal
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Chronic Injuries
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A common feature of all acute and chronic injuries
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Pain
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A natural warning mechanism
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Pain
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Can be avoided by proper warm-up and stretching prior to activity
Definition
Injury
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The Tissues involved in this type of Acute Injury are Ligaments and Joints
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Sprain
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The Tissues involved in this type of Acute Injury are Muscles and Tendons
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Strain
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The Tissues involved in this type of Acute Injury are Bones
Definition
Fracture
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A ____ Degree Sprain has minimal pain/swelling
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1st Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain has no structural damage
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1st Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain has no joint instability
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1st Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain has moderate pain/swelling
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2nd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain has some structural damage
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2nd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain has some join instability
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2nd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain results in difficulty bearing weight
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2nd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain results in severe pain/swelling
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3rd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain results in complete ligament rupture
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3rd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain results when a pop/snap is felt
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3rd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Sprain results in joint instability
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3rd Degree Sprain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in the muscle being tender/painful when used
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1st Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in no structural damage
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1st Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in moderate pain/swelling
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2nd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in some structural damage
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2nd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in difficulty using the involved muscle
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2nd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in discoloration
Definition
2nd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in severe pain/swelling
Definition
3rd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in complete muscle rupture
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3rd Degree Strain
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A ____ Degree Strain results in the use of involved muscle being impossible
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3rd Degree Strain
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A fracture is ______ and _______ when there is a simple crack in the bone and no displacement
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Simple and Non-Displaced
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A fracture is ______ and _______ when there is a simple crack in the bone and displacement of bones from their normal position
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Simple and Displaced
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A fracture is ______ when there are several cracks in the bone
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Comminuted
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A fracture is ______ when there are multiple bone fragments
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Comminuted
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In ____________ Fractures the bone is usually displaced
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Comminuted
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A fracture is ______ when bone fragment pierces the skin
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Compound or Open
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A fracture is ______ when there is severe pain/tenderness
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Compound or Open
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A fracture is ______ when there is a deformity of displaced fractures
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Compound or Open
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A fracture is ______ when there is bleeding
Definition
Compound or Open
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Signs of this Acute Injury include immediate onset of pain and often rapid onset of swelling
Definition
Sprain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include tenderness upon palpation, discoloration, and decreased range of motion at the involved joint
Definition
Sprain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include difficulty bearing weight or performing everyday activity with involved joint and feelings of instability
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Sprain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include immediate onset of pain and difficulty using involved muscle
Definition
Strain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include feeling a snap/pop, a muscle spasm, and discoloration
Definition
Strain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include tenderness upon palpation and partial or complete loss of function
Definition
Strain
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Signs of this Acute Injury include feeling a pop/snap, severe pain/tenderness, deformity, and bleeding
Definition
Fracture
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes RICE, protective bracing to protect involved joint, and possible surgery
Definition
Sprain
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes range of motion exercises and strengthening of muscles surrounding involved joint to improve active stabilization
Definition
Sprain
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes RICE, anti-inflammatory medications, and analgesics
Definition
Strain
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes range of motion exercises and stretching as pain subsides, and strengthing of involved muscle once full range of motion is restored
Definition
Strain
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes immediate immobilization and transportation to a facility capable of taking x-rays
Definition
Fracture
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Treatment for this Acute Injury includes casts, braces, surgery to avoid infection and to reduce displaced fragments
Definition
Fracture
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The tissue involved in this type of Chronic Injury is the Tendon
Definition
Tendonitis
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The tissue involved in this type of Chronic Injury is the Bone
Definition
Stress Fracture
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The tissue involved in this type of Chronic Injury is the Bursa
Definition
Bursitis
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include pain with use in and around the tendon
Definition
Tendonitis
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include tenderness with palpation of the tendon
Definition
Tendonitis
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include occasional swelling or thickening of the tendon
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Tendonitis
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include gradually increasing pain over a bone
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Stress Fracture
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include severe pain that forces the athlete to stop exercising
Definition
Stress Fracture
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include palpable tenderness on the bone at the site
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Stress Fracture
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This type of Chronic Injury is most common in distance runners
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Stress Fracture
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include swelling of thickening of the bursa
Definition
Bursitis
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Signs of this type of Chronic Injury include palpable tenderness around the bursa
Definition
Bursitis
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Achilles tendonitis is an example of this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Tendonitis
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The Rotator Cuff is often affected with this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Tendonitis
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Tennis Elbow is an example of this type of Chronic Injury
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Tendonitis
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Little Leaguers Elbow is an example of this type of Chronic Injury
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Tendonitis
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The Patella is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
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Tendonitis
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The forefoot is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Stress Fracture
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The tibia or Shin Bone is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Stress Fracture
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The hip is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Stress Fracture
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The shoulder is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
Definition
Bursitis
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The achilles is often affected by this type of Chronic Injury
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Bursitis
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Three Types of Heat Illness
Definition
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
Term
This condition can be prevented by gradual acclimatization
Definition
Heat Illness
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This condition can be prevented by wearing proper, light clothing
Definition
Heat Illness
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This condition can be prevented through proper hydration
Definition
Heat Illness
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This condition can be prevented by maintaining a proper body weight
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Heat Illness
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This condition can be prevented through awareness of temperature and humidity
Definition
Heat Illness
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include sudden painful contractions of muscle tissue
Definition
Heat Cramps
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include dehydration
Definition
Heat Cramps
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include mineral imbalance
Definition
Heat Cramps
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include feelings of weakness
Definition
Heat Exhaustion
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include Fatigue
Definition
Heat Exhaustion
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include collapse without loss of consciousness
Definition
Heat Exhaustion
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include profuse sweating
Definition
Heat Exhaustion
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include collapse and confusion
Definition
Heat Stroke
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include possible loss of consciousness
Definition
Heat Stroke
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include elevated core temperature
Definition
Heat Stroke
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include decreased or no sweating
Definition
Heat Stroke
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Symptoms of this type of Heat Illness include complete shutdown of body's defensive mechanism against overheating
Definition
Heat Stoke
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Treatment of this type of Heat Illness includes stretching of involved muscle tissue
Definition
Heat Cramps
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Treatment of these two types of Heat Illness includes rest
Definition
Heat Cramps and Heat Exhaustion
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Treatment of these two types of Heat Illness includes fluid and electrolyte replenishment
Definition
Heat Cramps and Heat Exhaustion
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Treatment of this type of Heat Illness includes cooling the body off
Definition
Heat Exhaustion
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Treatment of this type of Heat Illness includes immediate cooling through removal of clothes, shade, ice, or fanning
Definition
Heat Stroke
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Treatment of this type of Heat Illness includes calling 911 for immediate emergency care
Definition
Heat Stroke
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This type of Heat Illness is considered a serious emergency
Definition
Heat Stroke
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This type of injury can't be completely avoided, but may be decreased in severity through prevention methods
Definition
Head Injury
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Prevention of this type of injury includes the use of helmets in contact sports
Definition
Head Injury
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes instruction of proper technique of tackling and protecting oneself
Definition
Head Injury
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A second injury before this type of injury has healed is more likely to cause permanent damage and be life-threatening
Definition
Head Injury
Term
Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include a slight daze affecting athlete momentarily
Definition
Mild Head Injury
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Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include no loss of consciousness or loss of memory
Definition
Mild Head Injury
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Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include prolonged confusion and/or irritability
Definition
Moderate Head Injury
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Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include no loss of consciousness but some loss of memory
Definition
Moderate Head Injury
Term
Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include loss of consciousness and prolonged confusion and/or irritability
Definition
Severe Head Injury
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Symptoms of a _____ Head Injury include loss of memory
Definition
Severe Head Injury
Term
With this type of Head Injury one can usually return to activity following evaluation by a health care professional
Definition
Mild Head Injury
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With this type of Head Injury one should not return to activity until symptoms reside and they are cleared by a health care professional
Definition
Moderate Head Injury
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With this type of Head Injury one should be immobilized due to a possible spinal injury
Definition
Severe Head Injury
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With this type of Head Injury 911 should be called for immediate emergency care
Definition
Severe Head Injury
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This type of Head Injury can be life-threatening
Definition
Severe Head Injury
Term
Three types of Head Injuries
Definition
Mild, Moderate, Severe
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes wearing socks with no prominent seams
Definition
Blisters
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes wearing properly fitting shoes
Definition
Blisters
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes use of a lubricant if friction is unavoidable
Definition
Blisters
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes wearing supportive, well-cushioned shoes
Definition
Shin Splints
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes avoiding running on hard surfaces
Definition
Shin Splints
Term
Prevention of this type of injury includes avoiding over-training
Definition
Shin Spints
Term
Symptoms of this type of injury include abnormal fluid collection within the layers of the skin
Definition
Blisters
Term
Symptoms of this type of injury include exposure of underlying layers of skin
Definition
Blisters
Term
Symptoms of this type of injury include pain in the shin area
Definition
Shin Splints
Term
This type of injury should be evaluated by a medical professional to differentiate from a stress fracture
Definition
Shin Splints
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Treatment for this type of injury includes allowing it to heal on its own to avoid risk of infection
Definition
Blister
Term
Treatment for this type of injury includes applying antibiotic ointment to avoid infection if drained
Definition
Blister
Term
Treatment for this type of injury includes relative rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory medication
Definition
Shin Splints
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This type of Chronic Injury is characterized by painful arc/rotator cuff tendonitis
Definition
Swimmers Shoulder
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