CES Pain Science and Injury Prevention Flashcards
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During which phase of tissue healing does collagen synthesis begin and granulation tissue form?
Answer: Proliferative (repair) phase
The proliferative phase (days 3-21 post-injury) is characterized by fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and formation of granulation tissue to bridge the wound.
Type I collagen, which predominates in tendons and ligaments, is characterized by which property compared to Type III collagen?
Answer: Greater tensile strength and stiffness
Type I collagen is highly organized with parallel fiber orientation, providing the tensile strength and stiffness required for tendons and ligaments under load.
What principle describes using the minimal effective dose of exercise stimulus needed to produce a training adaptation without causing excessive tissue stress?
Answer: Minimum effective dose
The minimum effective dose principle guides injury prevention by identifying the lowest volume and intensity stimulus sufficient to drive positive adaptation without overloading healing or sensitized tissue.
Which physiological mechanism explains why controlled eccentric loading during the remodeling phase helps improve tendon strength?
Answer: Mechanical stress stimulates tenocyte activity and promotes collagen realignment along lines of force
Mechanical loading during eccentric exercise stimulates tenocytes to produce collagen and promotes its alignment along mechanical stress lines, improving tensile strength.
The PRICE protocol used immediately after acute soft-tissue injury stands for which set of interventions?
Answer: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard acute management protocol to limit swelling, manage pain, and protect the injured tissue in the first 24-72 hours.
What term describes the return of an athlete to pre-injury performance levels through a structured, progressive rehabilitation and reconditioning process?
Answer: Return to sport
Return to sport (RTS) is a structured, criterion-based process ensuring an athlete has recovered sufficient strength, movement quality, and psychological readiness before resuming full competition.