A Level PE - Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Includes tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves and blood vessels

A break or a crack in a bone

When the muscle is held in a stationary position for 10 seconds or more

The use of cold temperatures to treat an injury

Occurs when muscle fibres are stretched too far and tear

Means there is no rapid eye movement

A blood clot in one of the deep veins in the body

A sudden injury caused by a specific impact or traumatic even where a sharp pain is felt immediately

A build-up of fluid which causes swelling

A layer of fibrous connective tissue which surrounds the muscle or group of muscles

Uses an external force to help the stretched position

Often referred to as overuse injuries

Using hopping, jumping and balance exercises to restore lost proprioception

Used to help identify those at risk of complications from exercise, prepare performers for their sport, enhance performance and reduce injury

When the ends of bones are forced out of position

An overuse injury where the area becomes tender and swollen

An overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation of the Achilles tendon

Uses swinging and bouncing movements

When a stretched position is held by the contraction of an agonist muscle

An overuse injury that occurs in the muscles attached to the elbow that are used to straighten the wrist

Occurs when excessive force is applied to a joint and the ligament is stretched too far or tears