Are You Up to Date on Injury Prevention?

1. Numbness and tingling in the foot can be a cause for alarm.
   True  False
   Correct! With some conditions, these sensations may indicate nerve problems that need immediate medical attention.
   Incorrect. With some conditions, these sensations may indicate nerve problems that need immediate medical attention.


2. An elastic band applied to a severely sprained ankle is an adequate method for healing.
   True  False
   Incorrect. Chronic pain caused by tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage or unusual fractures can cause permanent damage if not treated early.
   Correct! Chronic pain caused by tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage or unusual fractures can cause permanent damage if not treated early.


3. A good way for cyclists to work through soreness and pain caused by sports injuries is to keep riding.
   True  False
   Incorrect. This could lead to further injury and even chronic conditions. Generally, experts prescribe a period of rest to allow healing to take place.
   Correct! This could lead to further injury and even chronic conditions. Generally, experts prescribe a period of rest to allow healing to take place.


4. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body.
   True  False
   Correct! The Achilles tendon is also the largest tendon in the body but it is highly vulnerable.
   Incorrect. The Achilles tendon is also the largest tendon in the body but it is highly vulnerable.


5. Maintaining a high degree of flexibility, stretching before and after activity and maintaining a healthy weight are ways to help prevent injuries.
   True  False
   Correct! Cyclists should also make sure their bike and protective gear are always in excellent condition.
   Incorrect. Cyclists should also make sure their bike and protective gear are always in excellent condition.


6. Applying heat to sports injuries can ease pain.
   True  False
   Incorrect. In many cases, the best immediate treatment is the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation.
   Correct! In many cases, the best immediate treatment is the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation.


7. Overuse injuries can occur with bicycle riders involved in competition racing.
   True  False
   Correct! To help prevent overuse injuries, make sure the saddle, handlebars and pedals are correctly positioned and that the bike is the appropriate size for the rider.
   Incorrect. To help prevent overuse injuries, make sure the saddle, handlebars and pedals are correctly positioned and that the bike is the appropriate size for the rider.


8. Most bicycle-racing injuries in males are associated with riding at high speeds.
   True  False
   Correct! Proper training, being in good physical condition and wearing protective helmets and other safety gear help prevent racing injuries.
   Incorrect. Proper training, being in good physical condition and wearing protective helmets and other safety gear help prevent racing injuries.

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