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Fitness Walking NC State PE 102
Review for PE 102 Final Fitness/Sports Related Injuries
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Fitness
Undergraduate 2
04/04/2013

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What are acute injuries?
Definition
injuries that are a result of a single event.
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What are sprains?
Definition

acute injury to the ligaments. (joint, ankle, knee, etc.)

Term
What are strains?
Definition
acute injury to muscle and/or tendons. (muscle-pulls)
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What is cartilage?
Definition
shock absorbing tissue (meniscus)
Term
What is the treatment for acute injuries?
Definition

R.I.C.E.

Rest

Ice

Compressions

Elevation

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What are chronic injuries?
Definition
injuries that are caused by repetitive forces.
Term
Give types of chronic injuries?
Definition
  • Tendonitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Bursitis
  • Plantar Fascitis
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What are the types of heat illnesses:
Definition
  • Heat Cramps
  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Heat Stroke (life-threatening)

Heat CES 

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