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Chapter 8
Definitons and Terms
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
02/21/2012

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Term
Four Main Reasons Injuries Occur
Definition
Overuse, Footwear, Weakness and inflexibility, Mechanical problems
Term
overuse
Definition
excessive overload leading to injury or illness
Term
footwear
Definition
wearing improper or worn out shoes places added stress on your hips, knees, ankles, and feet. (90% of sport injuries)
Term
weakness and inflexibility
Definition
muscles so weak or tight that the slightest unusual twist strains them
Term
mechanical problems
Definition
the result of biomechanical/anatomical problems (the way the foot hits the ground, body build etc) or using poor form while exercising
Term
P.R.I.C.E
Definition
Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
Term
Basic Injuries
Definition
ankle sprain, blisters, bursitis, chafing, heel spur, muscle cramp, muscle soreness, muscle strain, patellofemoral syndrome, shin splints, side stitch, stress fracture, tendinitis
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