Sports Injuries

Front

The discoloration that occurs during soft tissue damage is a result of:
- nerve damage
- increased blood flow to the injured region
- sun exposure of the injured region
- cell death in the injured region

Back

increased blood flow to the injured region

Front

Mechanism of a contusion (bruise)?

Back

blood vessel injury

Front

What is the mechanism of a muscle strain?

Back

tendon injury

Front

Mechanism of a sprain: tendon injury, ligament injury, blood vessel injury, skin injury

Back

ligament injury

Front

Classify the severity of the sprain in the image: Grade I, Grade II, Grade III

Back

Grade II

Front

Classify the severity of the strain in the image: Grade I, Grade II, Grade III

Back

Grade III

Front

A 72 year old woman slips and falls on the ice, landing on her right shoulder region. Later that night, she notices a small bruise in the injured area. The next morning, however, the area of discoloration has expanded significantly. She feels no pain when moving her shoulder, but the area of discoloration is painful to the touch. What is the best term to classify this injury?

Back

hematoma

Front

Patients with shin splints experience discomfort at which of the following locations?

the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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The medial aspect of the fibula

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The medial aspect of the tibia

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The posterior region of ankle

Back

The medial aspect of the tibia

Front

What is the cause of tendinitis?

Back

inflammation and microtears in the tendon

Front

Why is cross-training important for athletes with tendinitis?

Back

It engages muscles other than that attached to the affected tendon, allowing the inflamed tendon to rest and heal.