Acute and chronic injuries Flashcards
Sports injuries
Any kind of injury, pain, or physical damage that occurs as a result of sport, exercise or physical activity
> inevitable
dependant on intensity, preparation, rest/recovery, and competitive opponents
Common symptoms
> Immobility
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Weakness
Types of injury
Acute: happen suddenly in a given moment
Chronic (overuse): develop slowly over a period of time, with sustained symptoms
Acute injuries: symptoms
> Sudden severe pain
Loss of function, stability, mobility
Deformity, swelling, bruising
Require immediate first aid treatment
Acute: Fracture - definition
A crack or break to a bone (can be partial or complete)
Acute: Fracture - cause
Excessive eternal forces
Acute: Fracture - types
Simple - bone remains in the skin
Compound - penetrate the skin, creating an open wound
Acute: Fracture - sporting examples
strong tackles, landing awkwardly
Acute: Dislocation - definition
When the bones at a joint are separated and the joint can no longer function
Acute: Disclocation - cause
Caused by a violent action/excessive force
Acute: Dislocation - sporting examples
Awkward tackle in rugby
Lifting heavy weight
Acute: Soft tissue damage - definition
When muscles, ligaments, or tendons are damaged
Acute: Soft tissue damage - examples
> Sprains
Stains
Bruises
Concessions
Tears
Cuts
Ruptures
Abrasion
Acute: Sprains - definition
Stretching or tearing a ligament
(commonly ACL)
Acute: Sprains - cause
Over-extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion
Acute: Sprains - sporting examples
Tackles, awkward landings