Transcript Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Safe and Smart Physical Activity Medical Readiness • • • • Medical Exams Physicals Consulting physicians Seeing athletic trainer Readiness for Extreme Environmental Conditions • Hyperthermia-overheating, occurs when your body temperature rises too high. Can cause muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke • Hypothermia-excessively low body temperature. Accompanied by shivering, numbness, drowsiness, muscular weakness, and confusion or disorientation. Hot, Humid Weather Precautions • • • • • • Begin gradually Drink water Wear proper clothing Rest frequently Avoid extreme heat and humidity Get out of heat and cool body if heatrelated injury occurs Cold, Windy, and Wet Weather • Avoid extreme cold and wind • Dress properly • Avoid exercising in icy or cold, wet weather Pollution and Altitude • Trouble breathing • Need to get use to altitude • Avoid air polluted areas for exercise General Readiness • Right clothes, shoes, socks, ankle or knee braces, other special equipment • Warm-up • Cool-down Common Injuries • • • • Overuse injury Side stitch Microtrauma Sprains, strains, tears Preventing Injuries • • • • • • • • • Ligaments Tendons Biomechanical Principles Start slowly Listen to your body Warm-up and cool down Be fit Moderation Dress Properly Treatment • • • • RICE Hyperflexion/Hyperextension Joint twisting, compression, and friction Improper strengthening and stretching exercises