Flashcards on Understanding and Preventing Overuse Injuries
Understanding and Preventing Overuse Injuries
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Running Injuries and Overuse Prevention
16 cards
Card 1
Question: What are shin splints and where are they usually felt in runners?
Answer: Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are pain usually felt on the inside of the lower legs, caused by excessive force on the tibia and tissues
Card 2
Question: What are common causes of shin splints in athletes?
Answer: Causes include tendinitis, stress fractures, and generally a shin absorbing too much shock from running.
Card 3
Question: What shoe or biomechanical change is recommended for runners experiencing shin splints?
Answer: Try a more shock-absorbing shoe and possibly an inside (insole) to help counteract running shock.
Card 4
Question: How is Achilles tendinitis described and what are its typical symptoms?
Answer: Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the large tendon at the back of the ankle; symptoms include tenderness or stiffness above the heel, especially
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Question: What is iliotibial band syndrome and where is the pain usually located?
Answer: Iliotibial band syndrome is an injury of the thigh that usually causes pain just above the knee.
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Question: What is a muscle strain and how does it commonly occur in runners?
Answer: A strain is a tear or partial tear of muscle fibers or tendons caused by overload; the most common strains in runners are to the quads and hamstrings.
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Question: What symptoms indicate an acute muscle strain?
Answer: Pain with moving or stretching the affected muscle; acute strains are caused by overstress or direct injury.
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Question: How do chronic muscle strains typically develop?
Answer: Chronic strains are caused by overuse and develop over a longer period.
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Question: Where is pain from plantar fasciitis usually centered and when is it often worse?
Answer: Pain is usually centered under the heel and is often worse at the beginning of the day.
Card 10
Question: What immediate training practice can decrease the risk of muscle stretch injuries and why?
Answer: Warming up for about 20 minutes (starting gently and finishing at full pace) increases tissue temperature by 1–2°C, making muscles more extensible and