What are acute injuries?

Injuries that happen suddenly, often dramatic, with immediate pain and visible symptoms.

What are chronic (overuse) injuries?

Injuries that develop gradually over time, often increasing in pain with activity.

What is a key characteristic of acute injuries?

They result from a specific incident and often involve tissue damage.

What is a common mistake athletes make after an injury?

Rushing back to full activity too quickly, increasing the risk of re-injury.

What does the '10% rule' suggest?

Not to increase training volume by more than 10% per week to prevent overuse injuries.

What are intrinsic risk factors for sports injuries?

Personal factors like previous injuries and physical fitness level.

What are extrinsic risk factors for sports injuries?

Environmental factors such as training errors and equipment issues.

What are high-impact sports?

Sports like running, basketball, and football that have unique injury risks due to impact forces.

What challenges do endurance sports face?

Repetitive motion stress and technical form breakdown with fatigue.

How can cross-training help prevent injuries?

By varying the stress on different body parts, reducing the risk of overuse injuries.

What environmental factors can affect sports performance?

Weather conditions and training surfaces.

What is a behavioral factor that can lead to injuries?

Inadequate rest periods and overtraining syndrome.

What should athletes do if they experience persistent pain?

Listen to their body and not ignore the pain.

What are some preventive strategies for sports injuries?

Proper form, gradual training progression, and regular skill assessment.

Why is equipment inspection important?

To ensure proper fitting and timely replacement to prevent injuries.

What is the main takeaway regarding injury prevention?

Prevention is better than cure; many injuries can be avoided with awareness of risk factors.