Special Populations & Injury Prevention Flashcards
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An athlete returns from an ACL reconstruction at 6 months post-op. Which criterion is most critical before clearing them for full sport return?
Answer: Limb symmetry index ≥90% on hop tests
A limb symmetry index ≥90% on functional hop tests is a key evidence-based criterion indicating adequate neuromuscular function for safe sport return.
Which exercise modification is most appropriate for a client with osteoporosis performing resistance training?
Answer: Avoid high-impact twisting and spinal flexion under load
High-impact torsional forces and loaded spinal flexion pose the greatest vertebral fracture risk in osteoporotic individuals.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) in female athletes is most directly caused by:
Answer: Low energy availability relative to exercise energy expenditure
RED-S occurs when energy intake fails to cover both resting metabolic needs and exercise expenditure, creating a deficit that disrupts hormonal and physiological function.
When programming for an athlete with shoulder impingement syndrome, which exercise should be avoided initially?
Answer: Overhead pressing movements
Overhead pressing narrows the subacromial space and compresses the impinged structures, exacerbating symptoms during the acute phase.
A master athlete (age 58) shows significantly longer recovery times after intense training. The primary physiological reason is:
Answer: Decreased muscle protein synthesis rate and hormonal anabolic response
Aging blunts the anabolic hormonal response (GH, IGF-1, testosterone) and slows muscle protein synthesis, extending the time needed for tissue repair.
During pregnancy, the recommended upper limit for exercise intensity is typically based on:
Answer: Perceived exertion of 12-14 on the Borg scale or maintaining conversational ability
RPE of 12-14 (somewhat hard) or the "talk test" are preferred guides because heart rate targets are unreliable during pregnancy due to cardiovascular changes.
The primary injury prevention benefit of eccentric hamstring training (e.g., Nordic curls) in sprinters is:
Answer: Increased hamstring peak torque and length in the lengthened position
Nordic curls strengthen the hamstrings eccentrically at long muscle lengths, which is where most sprinting-related strains occur during late swing phase.