Long-term goals

Long-term goals require more than 4 weeks until an optimal level of function is achieved. Therapeutic exercise plays an important part in the achievement of long-term goals. Therapeutic exercise is used to increase strength, agility, speed, power, range of motion, sensory feedback, posture, endurance, coordination, balance, relaxation, and other psychological training skills. The SAID principle (specific adaptations to imposed demands) must be reemphasized during the development of the long-term goals and treatment programs. Rehabilitation must be adapted to the specific demands placed upon the athlete's body and on the injured part by the specific requirements of the sport and playing position.

7.11. Fill in the gaps with articles if necessary.

DISORDERS

1. … most common types of disorders associated with heat are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. 2. These serious heat-related problems primarily occur when … temperature and humidity are high; … body begins to absorb heat at a faster rate than heat is expelled by means such as perspiration and evaporation. 3. When this heat absorption occurs, … athlete is at risk of overheating, which may be monitored using … sling psychrometer. 4. Several authors have previously found a relationship between … dehydration and decreased muscle strength. 5. In addition, dehydration causes a loss of plasma volume, which leads to … decreased stroke volume and … increased heart rate during submaximal aerobic exercise.

7.12. Give a talk on “Injury Prevention”.

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