3 Classification of injuries

Question 1

What are the three categories of injuries?

Answer 1

Acute, Chronic, Overuse

Question 2

What characterizes acute injuries?

Answer 2

They occur quickly, with immediate pain and loss of function.

Question 3

What are the two types of hard tissue injuries?

Answer 3

Fractures and Dislocation (full); Subluxation (partial)

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of dislocation and fracture?

Answer 4

Pain, swelling, tenderness

Question 5

How do chronic injuries develop?

Answer 5

They start as acute injuries and recur due to re-injury, prolonged weakness, or poor rehabilitation.

Question 6

What is a direct injury?

Answer 6

An injury caused by an external force, such as collisions between players or direct contact with equipment.

Example: Bruise

Question 7

What is an indirect injury?

Answer 7

An injury caused by internal force, such as overstretching connective tissue.

Question 8

What are the types of soft tissue injuries?

Answer 8

Sprain (excessive movement), Strain (overstretching), Contusion (bruise or haematoma), Open wound (cut, abrasion, laceration).

Example: Direct blow from a collision with a player or equipment