Understanding Injuries: Types, Causes, and Prognosis
Types of Injuries
5. Horseshoe Shape
D) Erosion runs. Reproduce the striking surface of the instrument, as with hammers.
E) Linear erosions. When they are thin and multiple, parallel, and equidistant from each other, think of the claw action of animals.
F) Scratches. Stigmas from nails are the result of the traumatic action of nails. There are three types:
- Excoriation linear, thin, arched, involving only the pressure of the nail on the skin.
- Scratch current. Excoriation, thin, elongated, the nail slips
Key Fitness and Exercise Concepts: Q&A
Six Factors to Consider Before Physical Activity
- Screening
- Proper clothing
- Type of shoes
- …
Hydration for Athletes During Intense Exercise
Athletes should drink 1-2 liters of water per hour during intense exercise in hot environments.
Dehydration Definition
Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from the body, usually through urination or evaporation.
Strain vs. Sprain
A strain occurs when the fibers in a muscle are injured.
A sprain is an injury to a ligament – the connective tissue that connects bones
Read MorePhysical Exercise: Warm-up, Endurance, Speed, Strength, and Flexibility
Physical Exercise: Warm-up, Endurance, Speed, Strength, and Flexibility
Dr. Cooper defines physical exercise as “the way to put more years on your life and more life in your years.”
Warming Up
Warming up is part of the initial phase of any physical education session. It improves performance and helps to prevent possible injuries.
Factors to consider:
- Age
- The sport
- Personal level
- Time of the day
Types of Warm-ups:
- General: Required when you are going to do an activity that involves using the majority of your
Physical Education, Recreation, and Activities: Types & Benefits
Physical Education:
Motor Learning: Motor skills, games, sports, dancing, and physical expression.
Fitness: Fitness training and driving qualities.
Values Education: Hygiene, food security, environmental conservation, cooperation, effort.
Physical Recreation:
The main objective is recreation, which includes several objectives:
- Social Relations: Competition activities, folk dances, etc.
- Entertainment: Games, dances, etc.
Physical Activity Utility:
Physical activity is often linked to obligations, such as
Read MoreUnderstanding Cardiovascular Health and Balanced Diets
Point 4: Cardiovascular Health Assessments
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The contraction of the heart begins with small electrical discharges that are automatically generated by a group of muscle cells, called the pacemaker, located in the right atrium. These impulses are transmitted specifically to the rest of the heart, causing its contraction, first the atria and then the ventricles. The ECG is a graphic record of the electrical activity of each cardiac cycle. During pumping, a familiar pattern of electrical
Read MoreTennis Terminology: A Comprehensive Glossary
Ace: A perfect serve in bounds that the opponent cannot return and is not touched by the receiver.
Advantage: The player who scores the first point after deuce is said to have the advantage, since winning the next point will also win the game.
Advantage court: The left service court, where the receiver takes service when either player has the advantage.
Advantage in (Ad in): Indicates that the server has the advantage.
Advantage out (Ad out): Indicates that the receiver has the advantage.
All: Indicates
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