Acute injuries

Question 1

Acute injury

Answer 1

• a sudden injury associated with a traumatic event
• immediate pain, swelling, and loss of functions in that area

Question 2

chronic injury

Answer 2

a slowly developed injury associated with overuse and continuous stress on that area

Question 3

hard tissue injury

Answer 3

damage to the bone, joint, or cartilage, including fractures and dislocations

Question 4

soft tissue injury

Answer 4

damage to the skin, muscle, tendon or ligament, including tears, strains and sprains

Question 5

fracture

Answer 5

• a partial or complete break in the bone due to an excessive force that overcomes the bones potential to flex
• open: breaks through the skin, risk of infection
• closed: skin remains unbroken, little movement

Question 6

dislocation

Answer 6

• the displacement of one bone from another out of their original position
• from direct or indirect force
• symptom: pain at site, swelling, deformity, discoloration, inability to move

Question 7

subluxation

Answer 7

• partial dislocation causing damage to ligaments
• overstretched ligaments can be permanently lengthened

Question 8

contusion and haematoma

Answer 8

• ruptured blood vessels (c) leads to localised congealed bleeding (h)
• caused by a fall or direct impact
• symptoms: swelling, discolouration

Question 9

sprain

Answer 9

• overstretch or tear to the ligaments
• caused by sudden twist, impact, or fall - extreme range of motion
• degrees: 1st - few fibres 2nd - partial 3rd - rupture
• symptoms: pain at site, swelling, bruising, inability to bear weight

Question 10

strain

Answer 10

• overstretch/ tear to muscles and tendons
• overstretching or contracting too quickly
• grade1: minor damage, 2: more extensive, 3: complete rupture
• symptoms: pain, swelling, bruising, inability to bear weight

Question 11

Abrasions and lacerations

Answer 11

• superficial damage to skin scraping against a surface
• may contain dirt, may require cleaning + stitches
• symptoms: bleeding, stinging, infection

Question 12

Blisters

Answer 12

• separation of layers of skin, pocket of fluid forms due to friction
• preventable with correct equipment, training load and footwear

Question 13

concussion

Answer 13

• traumatic brain injury resulting in disturbance of brain function
• direct blows cause the brain to rebound of the inner walls of the skull
• symptoms: headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, seizures, fatigue, balance issues, confusion

Question 14

name all 10 Acute injuries

Answer 14

fracture, sprain, strain, contusion, haematoma, dislocation, abrasion, laceration, blisters, concussion