injuries Flashcards
what are general risks (injury)
risks which are associated with most sports, e.g. twisted ankle
what are specific risks (injury)
risks which are specific to an activity e.g. getting hit with hockey stick
whats personal readiness
identifying risks of injury’s, stating how you reduce each of the risks and how they reduce risk. For example warm up, par-q allowing recovery time etc.
what are measures taken to combat sport specific risks
checking equipment, applying the principles of training correctly, balanced competition, enforcing rules, check facilities
what are the different type of fractures
compound, stress, simple, greenstick
whats a compound fracture
a full fracture which cuts through the skin and can cause increasing risk of infection
whats a stress fracture
a crack in the bone, commonly caused by overuse
whats a simple fracture
a full break however doesn’t tear through the skin
whats a greenstick fracture
a fracture which usually occurs amongst younger children, bone bends on one size and causes small break on the other side
what are symptoms of concussion
confusion
dizziness
unconscious
nausea
what are symptoms of dislocation
pain
swelling
misshapen joint
why does torn cartilage occur and what are the symptoms
torn cartilage is wear small tears appear in the cartilage (cushioning in-between bones)
can occur due to forceful twisting or sudden impact/ stopping
symptoms are pain, swelling, stiffness at joint which reduces movement
why do sprains occur and what are the symptoms
an injury where some ligament fibres are torn, occurs wen a joint goes through a greater range of movement than normal, e.g. forceful twisting, overstretching joint
symptoms are pain, bruising and swelling
whats tennis elbow, how is it caused
pain which is felt on the outside of the elbow. Can be caused by poor technique or overuse
can also be caused by badminton or golf
whats golfers elbow and how is it caused
pain which is felt on the inside of the elbow. Can be caused by poor technique or overuse
can also be caused by throwing
why do strains occur and what are the symptoms
a strain is a tear in the muscle, sometimes known as a pulled muscle. It occurs due to overstretching and the symptoms are swelling pain and bruising
