Injuries

Question 1

Characteristics of an acute injury?

Answer 1

Sudden, severe pain, swelling around joint, can’t bear weight, protruding bone/joint

Question 2

Characteristics of a chronic injury?

Answer 2

Pain when competing or exercising, dull ache when you rest, swelling

Question 3

Name the 6 types of fractures

Answer 3

Greenstick, buckle, comminuted, spiral, longitudinal, hairline

Question 4

Define a strain

Answer 4

Strains-When muscle fibers stretch or tear

Question 5

Define a sprain

Answer 5

Sprains-One or more ligaments are stretched, twisted or torn

Question 6

What is screening?

Answer 6

Can identify those at risk, enhance performance and reduce injury

Question 7

What are the things you do or could do to prevent injury
in your sport ?

Answer 7

Protective equipment
Warm Up
Flexibility Training
Taping or Bracing

Question 8

What are the things you do or could do to prevent injury
in your sport ?

Answer 8

Protective equipment
Warm Up
Flexibility Training
Taping or Bracing