Treatment: Practice Questions

• a.

  To induce vasoconstriction and reduce the metabolic rate of the tissues.

• b.

  To promote local blood circulation and speed up the inflammatory process.

• c.

  To increase the elasticity of the injured ligaments.

• d.

  To facilitate the removal of lactic acid from the injured area.

• a.It induces reflex vasoconstriction in the deep arteries.
• b.It reduces local hydrostatic pressure and assists in venous and lymphatic drainage.
• c.It increases arterial blood pressure to flush out toxins.
• d.It prevents the formation of lactic acid in the immobilized muscles.

• a.It increases the inflammatory response to ensure all damaged cells are removed quickly.
• b.It ensures that the heart rate remains above \(120\) bpm to maintain aerobic fitness during recovery.
• c.It allows the athlete to return to full competition intensity immediately after the injury occurs.
• d.It stimulates cellular signaling to promote tissue healing and prevents the negative effects of prolonged immobilization.

• a.

  To reduce internal bleeding and limit the accumulation of extracellular fluid (edema).

• b.

  To increase blood flow to the injured area to speed up healing.

• c.

  To align the torn fibers of the ligament for better scarring.

• d.

  To numb the nerve endings and provide immediate pain relief.

• a.At the site of the nociceptors in the skin.
• b.In the motor cortex of the brain.
• c.In the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.
• d.In the cerebellum to prevent loss of balance.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.

Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.