Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention Flashcards

What is the most common type of injury sustained in football?

Answer: Muscle strains and sprains

Muscle strains and sprains account for the majority of football injuries due to the high-intensity running, cutting, and physical demands of the sport.

The RICE protocol for acute soft tissue injuries stands for:

Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-aid protocol applied immediately after an acute soft tissue injury to limit swelling and pain.

Which ligament is most commonly torn in football-related knee injuries?

Answer: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

The ACL is the most frequently torn knee ligament in football due to sudden changes of direction, deceleration, and contact forces.

What is the recommended recovery time for a Grade 2 muscle strain?

Answer: 2–6 weeks

A Grade 2 strain is a partial muscle tear and typically requires 2–6 weeks for proper tissue healing before return to full training.

Concussion sustained during a football match is medically classified as:

Answer: A traumatic brain injury requiring immediate evaluation

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces transmitted to the brain, requiring immediate medical evaluation and structured management.

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of heat exhaustion in a player?

Answer: Normal core body temperature

Heat exhaustion involves an elevated core body temperature, not a normal one — it is distinguished from heat cramps by the degree of physiological stress.

FIFA's 11+ injury prevention program is primarily designed to:

Answer: Reduce lower extremity injuries through a structured warm-up

FIFA 11+ is an evidence-based structured warm-up program proven to significantly reduce lower extremity injuries, especially ACL and ankle injuries.