Component 1 (preventing Injury): Soc 10 Flashcards
What are the 8 types of injuries?
-Soft tissue injury (Muscle, ligament or tendon)
-Dislocation
-Fractures
-Abrasions
-Concussions
-Torn cartilage
-Strain (Tendon or muscle)
-Sprain (Ligament)
What is a soft tissue injury?
A prone injury since the movement outside is out of their normal range
How can a soft tissue injury occur?
-A tear
-Overstretched tendon
-Ligaments
What is a sprain injury?
A damaged ligament. Most common is a twisted or overstretched ankle causes swelling
How can a sprain injury occur?
-When overstretching too far past normal range of joint
-Falling
-Colliding with an opponent
What is a strain injury?
A twist, tear or overstretched muscle or tendon. Most common strains are in the back and the hamstrings
Two examples:
-Golfers elbow
-Tennis elbow
How can a strain injury occur?
-Overuse, causing pain on the outside of the elbow
What is a torn cartilage injury?
Firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. Absorbs the impact on the bones
How can a torn cartilage injury occur?
-Due to wear and tear from long-term overuse
What are the (4) fractures?
-Stress fracture (overuse injuries)
-Compound fractures
-In closed
-Simple fracture
What is a stress fracture (overuse injuries)?
When resulting to fatigue
What is a compound fracture?
When the broken bone protudes through the skin
What is an In closed fracture?
When the skin over the break is not damaged
What is a simple fracture?
Takes place when there is no displacement of the bone
What is a dislocation?
When a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position causes deformity and swelling at the joint
