Physical Education A-Level
Oxygen toxicity
What Oxygen toxicity means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Oxygen toxicity
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A possible risk of hyperbaric therapy, so exposure must be controlled and used within safe limits.
Topics that use Oxygen toxicity
- Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Achilles tendonitis
- Acute injury
- Chronic injuries
- Cryotherapy
- Energy and nutrient replenishment
- Equipment suitability
- Flexibility types
- Hydrotherapy
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