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Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Which overuse injury is most commonly associated with competitive swimmers due to repetitive overhead motion?

    Answer: Swimmer's shoulder (supraspinatus tendinopathy)

    Swimmer's shoulder, often involving the supraspinatus tendon, is the most prevalent overuse injury in competitive swimmers due to high-volume overhead stroking.

  2. What is the recommended immediate first-aid protocol for a suspected muscle strain in a swimmer?

    Answer: PRICE: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

    PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol for acute muscle strains, adding Protection to the classic RICE method.

  3. A swimmer reports knee pain on the medial side after breaststroke practice. Which structure is most likely irritated?

    Answer: Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

    The MCL is commonly stressed by the whip-kick motion in breaststroke, making medial knee pain a classic presentation of 'breaststroker's knee.'

  4. When should a coach clear a swimmer to return to full training after a concussion?

    Answer: Only after a licensed healthcare provider has given written clearance

    Return-to-sport after concussion requires written clearance from a licensed healthcare provider; coaches must never make this medical determination independently.

  5. Which training variable, if increased too rapidly, is most associated with overuse injury development in swimmers?

    Answer: Training volume (yardage)

    Rapid increases in training volume (yardage per week) are the primary risk factor for overuse injuries, following the '10% rule' as a general guideline.

  6. What is the minimum water depth recommended by USA Swimming for competitive racing starts from a starting block?

    Answer: 5 feet (1.52 m)

    USA Swimming recommends a minimum water depth of 5 feet (1.52 m) at the start end for competitive racing starts from blocks.

  7. Which practice reduces the risk of hypothermia during open-water swim events?

    Answer: Establishing a minimum water temperature threshold before competition

    Setting a minimum water temperature threshold (e.g., FINA's 16°C/61°F for elite events) is a key safety measure that reduces hypothermia risk in open-water swimming.