common injuries Flashcards
a tear of ligament fibers, muscles or tendons supporting a joint. This can occur when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of movement. may involve a small number of fibers through to a complete rupture. In extreme circumstances, the fibers of the ligament, muscle or tendon may remain intact and rip from the bone.
sprain
bleeding into the soft tissue. It is caused by a direct blow from another person, an implement or an object. can occur to any soft tissue of the body.
contusion or bruise
caused by a direct blow to the head. Depending on the severity of the injury can cause varying levels of impairment of brain function.
It is categorized as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or severe (grade 3) depending upon symptoms.
concussion
occurs when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket (i.e. arm forced out of the shoulder joint. Must be reset by proper medical professional
dislocation
a break, crack, or shattering of a bone. In closed fractures, the broken bone does not pierce the skin, while in open fractures, the broken bone breaks the skin’s surface
fracture
are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon. It is categorized as first, second, or third degree.
strains
are injuries that gradually build up from overuse or repetitive stress. Kinds of Injury Acute injuries occursuddenly when or exercising.
chronic strains
The anatomical alignment and technique of the dancer are some of the intrinsic factors that are commonly associated with injury. Dance requires moving the limbs in a controlled and precise manner.
poor body alignment and technique
limited recovery impairs the ability to heal and repair damaged issues. Intense technique training will most likely lead to microscopic injury to the musculoskeletal structures due to repetitive loading. Without proper rest and sufficient nutrition, the body is not able to rebuild the tissues and this predisposes the dancer to a severe injury. An abrupt increase in training intensity will also lead to this scenario.
excessive training duration and intensity
The floor is where dancers rehearse and perform. An optimal dance floor should be able to absorb the impact that is generated by the performer. A hard floor does not help in dissipating the impact and returns the force to the dancer. The repetitive shock absorbed by the foot would eventually damage the foot or other parts of the lower extremity.
hard dance floor
Footwear corrects foot mechanics and reduce the impact on the foot. A shoe that does not fit properly or has insufficient shock absorption will significantly contribute to injury risk. Furthermore, some materials used on the soles do not offer sufficient traction on the floor and this could lead to slips and falls.
poor shoe design
an uncoordinated muscle action because of uneven strength between muscle groups. This is attributed to various factors such as anatomy, technique, and past injury.
muscle imbalance
happens when the fluid in your body is used or lost more than the fluid you drink or intake. If your body does not have enough water or fluid to do its normal functions, hence, you get dehydrated
dehydration
This refers to the pressure one puts in himself or herself, too much pressure that leads to a simple discomfort that might extend to a more serious injury
overexertion
usually happens when the body easily loses temperature. A person suffers hypothermia when his or her body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius.
hypothermia
