Injury Prevention Flashcards
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In the ITF physical development model, what is the primary injury prevention goal during the 'Training to Train' stage (ages 12–16)?
Answer: Developing foundational strength, flexibility, and movement mechanics before high-volume loading
The Training to Train stage prioritizes building a physical foundation of strength, flexibility, and movement quality before high training loads are imposed during the adolescent growth spurt.
Which nerve is most commonly compressed in thoracic outlet syndrome affecting overhead tennis athletes?
Answer: Brachial plexus (lower trunk)
The lower trunk of the brachial plexus (C8–T1 fibers) is most commonly compressed between the clavicle and first rib in overhead athletes with thoracic outlet syndrome.
What is 'PRICE' in the acute management of a soft tissue tennis injury?
Answer: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-response protocol for acute soft tissue injuries to minimize swelling and pain.
Sleep deprivation in junior tennis players is considered an injury risk factor primarily because it impairs which physiological process?
Answer: Tissue repair and neuromuscular coordination
Sleep is the primary window for growth hormone release and tissue repair; deprivation also impairs reaction time and neuromuscular control, both of which elevate injury risk.
Which intervention is most effective for preventing recurrent ankle sprains in tennis players returning from injury?
Answer: Proprioceptive and balance training on unstable surfaces
Proprioceptive and balance training retrains ankle joint position sense, which is disrupted after ligament damage, significantly reducing recurrence risk.
A player reports pain at the base of the second metatarsal after a high-volume training week. What overuse condition should the coach suspect?
Answer: Metatarsal stress fracture
Focal bone pain at a metatarsal shaft after a sudden increase in training load is a classic presentation of a stress fracture caused by repetitive microtrauma.
Which warm-up component specifically prepares the rotator cuff for the explosive demands of the tennis serve?
Answer: External and internal rotation band exercises at low resistance
Low-resistance band internal and external rotation exercises activate and warm up the rotator cuff muscles that control glenohumeral stability during the serve.