IB Sports, exercise and health science Topic B.3.2…

Which is an example of a non-surgical therapeutic intervention?

Which is a preventive measure to reduce injury risk in soccer players?

An 18-year-old football (soccer) winger has a grade II hamstring strain. Their rehabilitation plan includes sports massage, progressive strength training, functional training and attention to nutrition/hydration.

Table 1 shows a simplified summary of the rehabilitation plan.

Why does proper warm-up reduce injury risk?

Which of the following best illustrates how injury risk can be minimized in rugby?

Discuss the role of sports massage in injury recovery and injury-risk reduction for the athlete in Table 1, including one limitation of sports massage within rehabilitation.

Explain how strength training can help prevent recurrence of hamstring injury for the athlete in Table 1.

Explain how strength training should be progressed during rehabilitation for the athlete in Table 1, including one risk or consideration.

Outline three features of functional training used in sports injury rehabilitation that would be appropriate for the athlete by Weeks 4–6 in Table 1.

Discuss the benefits and one limitation of functional training for the athlete’s return to performance in Weeks 5–6 in Table 1.

Discuss the impact of nutrition and hydration on injury recovery and rehabilitation for the athlete in Table 1.

1	Protect and restore ROM	2 sessions	Isometrics (low load)	None	6
2	Restore strength	1 session	Concentric + light eccentric	Balance/proprioception	4
3	Build eccentric capacity	1 session	Progressive eccentric loading	Low-speed change of direction	3
4	Reintroduce running	Optional	Heavy slow resistance	Acceleration/deceleration drills	2
5	Return-to-sport prep	Optional	Maintain strength/power	Cutting, agility, plyometrics	1
6	Return to play	Optional	In-season maintenance	Full-intensity sport-specific drills	0

IB Sports, exercise and health science B.3.2 Interventions Related to Injury Questionbank

IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) Topic B.3.2 Interventions Related to Injury Questionbank