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Elective Physical Education and Health · Quick practice · answer shown after each question

Injury management and rehabilitation

Question 1 of 8

Rehabilitation after a sports injury aims to

A. restore strength, flexibility and function safely B. stop all movement for life C. cause more pain D. replace training with rest only

Question 2 of 8

Returning to play too early after injury may

A. cause re-injury B. speed recovery C. improve fitness instantly D. prevent injury

Question 3 of 8

Physiotherapy after injury uses

A. exercise and manual therapy to restore function B. surgery only C. drugs only D. bed rest only

Question 4 of 8

A splint is used to

A. immobilise an injured limb B. clean wounds C. measure heart rate D. warm up

Question 5 of 8

Ice is applied to a fresh injury to

A. reduce swelling and pain B. increase blood flow C. warm the muscle D. stretch the ligament

Question 6 of 8

Returning to full competition too soon after an injury mainly risks

A. re-injury B. faster healing C. better fitness D. no effect

Question 7 of 8

Rehabilitation after an injury aims to

A. restore strength and function B. cause more pain C. stop all movement forever D. increase swelling

Question 8 of 8

The first aid for a suspected fracture is to

A. ask the athlete to run it off B. massage it hard C. immobilise the injured part and get medical help D. straighten the bone by force

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