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Risks and Causes of Injury from Increased Physical Activity

Risks and Causes of Injury from Increased Physical Activity. Main Causes of Exercise Injury Improper Training Techniques Overtraining syndrome: a major cause of injury Too much exercise with not enough recovery time Inadequate Shoes Runners especially benefit from proper footwear

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Risks and Causes of Injury from Increased Physical Activity

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  1. Risks and Causes of Injury from Increased Physical Activity Main Causes of Exercise Injury Improper Training Techniques • Overtraining syndrome: a major cause of injury • Too much exercise with not enough recovery time Inadequate Shoes • Runners especially benefit from proper footwear • Use shoes specifically designed for your activities Alignment Abnormalities in Legs and Feet Improper Exercise Techniques • Excessive distance or duration • Drastic changes in exercise routine

  2. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risk Factors in Exercise Intrinsic Factors • Age • Body size and composition • Physical fitness level • Bone density and structure • Gender (hormones) • Muscle flexibility and strength Extrinsic Factors • Environmental conditions (terrain, surface, weather) • Equipment (footwear, clothing) • Type of activity (competitive vs. leisure) • Intensity and amount of activity • Warm-Up

  3. Common Conditions and Injuries Back Pain • Cause: Muscle weakness in abdomen & lower back • Prevention: Increase flexibility & strength, reduce body fat, & improve muscle imbalances Acute Muscle Soreness • Cause: Excessive duration or intensity of exercise • Prevention: Begin and end exercise sessions gradually, not suddenly Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness • Cause: Excessive duration or intensity of exercise • Prevention: Refrain from strenuous or prolonged exercise Muscle Strains • Cause: Overstretched muscle or muscles forced to shorten against a heavy load • Prevention: Limit stress on muscles, and always warm-up

  4. Common Conditions and Injuries, continued Tendonitis • Cause: Swelling in the tendon • Prevention: Avoid joint overuse Ligament Sprains • Cause: Excessive force applied to a joint • Prevention: Use a brace and refrain from high-stress activities Torn Cartilage • Cause: High force or unusual movements • Prevention: Limit activities producing excess stress on the joint or movements taking the joint outside its normal range of motion

  5. Muscle Strain Figure 12.1

  6. Common Injuries to Lower Extremities Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) • Cause: Patella gets “off track” causing wear and pain • Prevention: Avoid stress on the knee, strengthen quadriceps, and use proper footwear Shin Splints • Cause: Muscle/tendon irritation, or inflammation of the connective tissue in the lower leg • Prevention: Run on soft surfaces, wear well-padded, shock-absorbing shoes, and advance exercise slowly Stress Fractures • Cause: Excessive force applied to the leg or foot • Prevention: Avoid overtraining by increasing exercise load gradually and maintain flexibility in the legs and hips

  7. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Figure 12.3

  8. Shin Splints Figure 12.4

  9. Stress Fractures Figure 12.5

  10. Managing Injuries Techniques for treating less-severe injuries Initial Treatment of Exercise-Related Injuries • Objectives: decrease pain, limit swelling, prevent further injury • R.I.C.E: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Rehabilitation (increasing use as pain lessens) • Minor injury rehabilitation occurs naturally • Drawbacks: Progress is slow, damaged area may get re-injured, lack of more aggressive treatment may prevent return of full functioning Cryokinetics: new rehabilitation technique • Regiment of alternating ice with light exercise

  11. The Cryokinetic Process Figure 12.6

  12. Preventing Unintentional Injuries Unintentional injuries are the #1 killer of people ages 15-34 in the U.S. Risk Factors for Unintentional Injury • Having an unsafe attitude • Being overly confident • Craving excitement / thrill-seeking • Using alcohol or drugs • Stress • Environmental factors (storing unsafe or combustible chemicals, using equipment wrong)

  13. Leading Causes of Death Among Young Adults Table 12.1

  14. Treating Unintentional Injuries Best method: Take a first-aid or CPR course Choking • Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) Poisoning • Check the label for key information and contact the Poison Control Center and/or 911 Bleeding • Lie the person down, remove dirt or debris from the wound, apply pressure until the bleeding stops, don’t remove any bandages, get to an emergency room asap Stopped Breathing or Heartbeat • Call 911 immediately and if trained, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  15. The Heimlich Maneuver Figure 12.7

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