Chapter 5.4-2- Identify injuries caused by overuse of muscles

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between tendinitis and tendinosis?

• Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon, while tendinosis is degeneration of the tendon.

• Tendinitis is a bone injury, while tendinosis is a muscle injury.

• Tendinitis is caused by bacteria, while tendinosis is caused by viruses.

• Tendinitis affects only children, while tendinosis affects only adults.

Multiple Select

Which of the following injuries are caused by overuse of muscles? (Two correct answers)

• Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

• Fracture

• Tendinitis

• Sprain

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about overuse injuries is correct?

• They result from failure of the muscle's self-repair mechanism.

• They are always caused by a single traumatic event.

• They only occur in professional athletes.

• They cannot cause microscopic tears in muscle fibers.

Open Ended

Describe how overuse injuries can occur even from actions that are normally safe.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to cause delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?

• Eccentric exercise

• Rest and massage

• Short, light activity

• Acute tendon injury

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common treatments for tendinitis?

(Select All That Apply : 4 are correct)

• Rest and application of heat or cold

• Pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen

• Steroid injections into the tendon

• Physical therapy to stretch and strengthen muscle and tendon

Multiple Choice

Which symptoms are associated with rotational injuries of the shoulder?

• Pain and stiffness with overhead or rapid movements

• Swelling and scarring of tendons

• Microscopic tears in muscle tissue

• Loss of bone density

Multiple Choice

Which treatment is commonly used for epicondylitis according to the slide?

• Rest and over-the-counter pain medications

• Surgery

• Physical therapy only

• Massage

Multiple Choice

Which muscle is NOT typically involved in shin splints?

• Soleus

• Tibialis anterior

• Extensor digitorum

• Biceps femoris

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended ways to avoid recurrence of shin splints?

(Select All That Apply : Two are correct)

• Wearing well-cushioned shoes

• Avoiding dramatic increases in activity

• Running on hard surfaces

• Ignoring pain during exercise

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding common injuries?

• Tendinitis is muscle strain.

• A contusion is a bruise.

• DOMS is a joint injury.

• A hernia is a tendon injury.

Multiple Choice

What is one important function of the muscular system in the human body?

• Producing hormones

• Pumping blood

• Enabling movement

• Filtering waste