The heat required to convert water at. boiling point to steam at the same. temperature is called âlatent heat.â The. unit of heat in common use is the Btu. which is the amount of heat required to. raise the temperature of one pound of. water 1Â°F at atmospheric pressure.
An overuse injury can occur when you take on too much physical activity too quickly.
Overuse injuries also happen in people who are returning to a sport or activity after injury and try to make up for lost time by pushing themselves to achieve the level of participation they were at before injury. Proper technique is critical in avoiding overuse injuries, as slight changes in form may be the culprit.ome tips for treating an overuse injury include: 1  Cutting back the intensity, duration, and frequency of an activity. 2  Adopting a hard/easy workout schedule and crosstraining with other activities to maintain fitness levels. 3  Learning about proper training and technique from a coach or athletic trainer.