Question

1. john experienced a sharp pain in his back after lifting heavy weights at the gym. which of the following could have prevented his injury?

lifting heavier weights to strengthen his back
skipping the warm - up to save time
using proper lifting technique and engaging core muscles
warming up with 20 minutes of static stretching

1. sarah developed shin splints after increasing her running distance significantly over a week. what could have prevented her injury?

ignoring the pain and continuing to run
gradually increasing her running distance
running exclusively on hard surfaces
getting new running shoes

1. lamar pulled a muscle in his arm while playing tennis. what could have prevented his injury?

incorporating strength and flexibility training into his routine
playing continuously without rest breaks
not practicing or warming up before playing
using a heavier tennis racket

Explanation:

Question 1

• Lifting heavier weights would increase injury risk, not prevent.
• Skipping warm - up increases injury risk.
• Proper lifting technique and engaging core muscles help stabilize the back and reduce injury risk during weightlifting.
• Static stretching for 20 minutes as a warm - up is not ideal; dynamic warm - ups are better for weightlifting - related injury prevention.

• Ignoring pain and continuing to run would worsen the injury.
• Gradually increasing running distance follows the principle of progressive overload, reducing the risk of overuse injuries like shin splints.
• Running exclusively on hard surfaces increases impact and injury risk.
• New running shoes alone may not prevent shin splints if the distance increase is too rapid.

• Incorporating strength and flexibility training improves muscle resilience and range of motion, reducing the risk of muscle pulls.
• Playing continuously without rest breaks fatigues muscles, increasing injury risk.
• Not warming up or practicing before playing increases injury risk.
• Using a heavier tennis racket can strain muscles more, increasing injury risk.

Answer:

C. Using proper lifting technique and engaging core muscles

Question 2