Injury Prevention Flashcards
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A client increases weekly running mileage from 10 to 20 miles in one week. Which guideline was most clearly violated?
Answer: The 10% rule for weekly volume increases
Limiting weekly volume increases to about 10% reduces overuse injury risk.
Which warm-up approach is generally recommended before high-intensity training to reduce injury risk?
Answer: Dynamic movements that mimic the upcoming activity
Dynamic warm-ups raise tissue temperature and prepare movement patterns without reducing power output.
A trainer notices a client's knees collapse inward during squats. What is this called, and why does it matter?
Answer: Dynamic knee valgus; it increases ACL and patellofemoral stress
Knee valgus is a known risk factor for ACL injury and anterior knee pain.
Which is the most appropriate first response when a client reports sharp pain during an exercise?
Answer: Stop the exercise and assess
Sharp pain signals possible tissue damage, so activity should stop immediately.
Overtraining syndrome is best prevented by which strategy?
Answer: Planned recovery and periodization
Periodization with scheduled recovery balances stress and adaptation.
Which footwear factor most directly relates to injury prevention for runners?
Answer: Replacing shoes after roughly 300-500 miles
Midsole cushioning degrades with mileage, increasing impact stress.
Proper spotting during a barbell bench press primarily prevents which hazard?
Answer: The bar dropping onto the lifter's chest or neck
A spotter assists if the lifter fails, preventing crush injuries.