Component 1: Soc 10

Question 1

What are the 8 common injuries suffered in sport?

Answer 1

• Soft tissue injury
• Sprain
• Strain
• Torn cartilage
• Concussions
• Abrasions
• Fractures
• Dislocation

Question 2

What is a soft tissue injury?

Answer 2

An injury that is a joint where two or more bones meet. They are particularly prone injury because movement past their range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.

Question 3

What is a Concussion?

Answer 3

An injury normally caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports but most commonly in rugby. The symptoms are headaches, weakness, loss of coordination or balance, confusion or slurred speech.

Question 4

What is a fracture?

Answer 4

A broken or cracked bone caused by a blow, the several types are:
- In closed: skin is not damaged
- Compound: the broken bone penetrating the skin
- Simple: no displacement of the bone
- Stress (overuse): a result of fatigue

Question 5

What is a dislocation?

Answer 5

When a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs as a result of a hard blow which causes one of the bones to be displaced. Symptoms are deformity and swelling of the joint, which is locked out of position.

Question 6

What is a torn cartilage?

Answer 6

Damaged elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. Its often due to wear and tear from long-term overuse

Question 7

What is an abrasion?

Answer 7

Friction of the skin against a rough surface. It can happen from a fall or as a result of tackle.

Question 8

What is a sprain?

Answer 8

A damaged ligament. It can occur by falling or landing awkwardly.

Question 9

What is a strain?

Answer 9

A twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon. It can occur by sprinting or other explosive movements.

Question 10

What are the 5 ways to prevent injury

Answer 10

• Correct application of the principles of training
• Correct application and adherence to the rules
• Use of appropriate protective clothing
• Checking of equipment and facilities
• Use of a warm-up and cool-down

Question 11

What are the 5 types of simple/closed fractures?

Answer 11

Greenstick - only partially break accross the bone
Transverse - break straight accross
Impacted - pieces locked into each other
Comminuted - broken into more than 2 parts
Obloque - break at an angle

Question 12

What does rice stand for?

Answer 12

Rest - stop playing
Ice - provide pain relief
Compression - apply pressure
Elevation - raise the injury above the heart possible