Injuries

Question 1

Different injuries

Answer 1

Fracture
Sprain
Dislocation
Concussion
Torn cartilage
Torn ligament

Question 2

How is a fracture caused?

Answer 2

When force in the bone is greater then the bone itself. Term for broken bone.

Question 3

Symptoms of fracture

Answer 3

Pain
Swelling
Mis-shapen limb
Bruising

Question 4

Treatment of a fracture

Answer 4

Treated by doctors who will make sure bone is properly aligned and imobilised until healed

Question 5

Concussion

Answer 5

Mild head/brain injury. Caused by a blow to the head or by whiplash skating the brain inside the skull.

Question 6

Symptoms of a concussion

Answer 6

Dizziness
Memory loss
Unconsciousness
Confusion

Question 7

Treatment for concussion

Answer 7

Seek medical advice and monitor closely to make sure the symptoms don’t get worse

Question 8

Dislocation

Answer 8

Where one of the bones at a joint comes out of place.

Question 9

Symptoms of dislocation

Answer 9

Pain
Swelling
Miss shapen limb

Question 10

Treatment of dislocation

Answer 10

Seek medical advice because of possible damage to surrounding nerves

Question 11

Sprain

Answer 11

A soft tissue injury where some of the fibers of the ligament are torn

Question 12

Symptoms of sprain

Answer 12

Pain
Bruising
Mis shapen joint

Question 13

Treatment of sprain

Answer 13

RICE

Question 14

Torn cartilage

Answer 14

Cartilage acts as a cushion at the ends of bones. Small tears appear in the cartilage- torn cartilage.

Question 15

Symptoms of torn cartilage

Answer 15

Pain
Swelling
Stiffness at the joint

Question 16

Torn cartilage treatment

Answer 16

Rest and strengthening exercise

Question 17

Soft tissue injuries - tennis and golfers elbow

Answer 17

Tennis elbow - joint injury where tendons are inflamed and pain is felt outside of the elbow.
Golfers elbow - found on the inside of elbow.
Cause by poor technique and overuse

Question 18

Symptoms of tennis and golfers elbow

Answer 18

Pain
Inflammation

Question 19

Treatment of tennis and golfer elbow

Answer 19

Overuse injuries can cause injuries or muscular skeletal system. Increased importance for rest and recovery in training schedule

Question 20

Strain

Answer 20

Soft tissue injury and is a stretch or tear in the muscle. Pulled muscle
Symptoms - pain, swelling bruising
Treatment - RICE

Question 21

Abrasions

Answer 21

Minor injuries to skin - grazes and cuts
Symptoms - pain and swelling

Question 22

Treatment of abrasion

Answer 22

Must be cleaned and covered with sterile dressing, pressure applied if bleeding