Different Types Of Injuries

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Concussion is a head injury with a temporary loss of brain function, usually caused by a major blow to the head.

Question 2

A pulled muscle

Answer 2

A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when your muscle is overstretched or torn. This usually occurs as a result of fatigue, overuse, or improper use of a muscle.

Question 3

Sprain

Answer 3

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain.

Question 4

Dislocation

Answer 4

A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. Dislocations are often caused by sudden trauma on the joint like an impact or fall.

Question 5

Soft tissue injury

Answer 5

A soft tissue injury is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a one off blow resulting in a contusion or overuse of a particular part of the body.

Question 6

Torn cartilage

Answer 6

A torn meniscus occurs because of trauma caused by forceful twisting or hyper-flexing of the knee joint. Symptoms of a torn meniscus include knee pain, swelling, popping, and giving way.