Finals Flashcards
is any damage or harm that occurs to the body as a result of an accident, trauma, overuse, or a medical condition.
Injuries
two categories that describe different types of physical damage, often based on their onset and duration.
Acute injuries and chronic injuries
are sudden and typically caused by a specific, often traumatic event. These injuries occur immediately and are usually severe at the moment of occurrence.
Acute Injuries
Overstretching or tearing of ligaments
Sprain
Overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons
Strains
Broken bones due to impact or excessive force
Fractures:
When a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint.
Dislocations:
R.I.C.E. method
(Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
develop over time and are typically the result of repetitive motion, overuse, or poor biomechanics. These injuries are usually gradual and build up over an extended period.
Chronic Injuries
Inflammation of a tendon, often from repetitive motions (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis).
o Stress Fractures: Tiny cracks in bones due to repetitive force (
Tendinitis:
Tiny cracks in bones due to repetitive force
Stress Fractures
Degeneration of joint cartilage leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function.
Osteoarthritis
Inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot, common in runners or people who stand for long periods.
Plantar Fasciitis:
Inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sacs) due to repeated pressure or friction, typically in the hips, knees, or shoulders.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia), leading to heel pain, common in ballet, jazz, and modern dance due to excessive jumping and pointing of the toes.
Plantar Fasciitis
A bone moves out of its normal position in the joint, often seen in the shoulder, fingers, or toes.
Dislocations
Pain around the knee due to misalignment or excessive stress, especially in dancers who perform jumps, lunges, or deep squats.
Knee Injuries (Patellar Tendinitis, Runner’s Knee)
Occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not move smoothly, often seen in dancers who perform extreme leg movements or deep pliés.
Hip Impingement
Due to improper posture or overuse, especially in dance forms like ballet that demand extreme flexibility and strength.
Lower Back Pain
Pain along the shin bone caused by repetitive impact movements, like jumping or running, which is common in many types of dance.
Shin Splints
Common injuries in dance
Spain and Strain
Stress Fracture
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Dislocations
Knee Injuries
Hip Impingement
Lower Back Pain
Shin Splints
occur in high-impact sports, often in the arms, legs, and wrists. Common in sports like football, rugby, and basketball.
Fractures
Joint dislocations, commonly in the shoulder, fingers, or elbow, are common in contact sports like rugby, football, and basketball.
Dislocations
A head injury that results in brain trauma, often caused by contact, falls, or collisions. This is especially prevalent in contact sports like football, rugby, hockey, and soccer.
Concussions
Lateral epicondylitis, caused by repetitive motion of the wrist and elbow, common in tennis, baseball, or any sport involving a racquet or bat.
Tennis Elbow
Injuries to the groin muscles due to sudden movements or twisting, common in sports like soccer, hockey, and football.
Groin Strains