ASCA Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's shoulder (supraspinatus tendinopathy)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

PRICE: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Only after a licensed healthcare provider has given written clearance

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Training volume (yardage)

Answer

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

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ASCA Athlete Safety & Injury Prevention 2