Injuries

Question 1

acute injuries

Answer 1

Sudden injuries caused by a specific impact or traumatic event (e.g., sprained ankle, broken bone).

Question 2

chronic injuries

Answer 2

Also known as overuse injuries — they develop over time due to repetitive stress (e.g., tennis elbow, shin splints).

Question 3

soft tissue injuries

Answer 3

Injuries affecting muscles, ligaments, and tendons (e.g., strains, sprains, bruises).

Question 4

hard tissue injuries

Answer 4

Injuries affecting bones and joints (e.g., fractures, dislocations)

Question 5

What are intrinsic risk factors?

Answer 5

Internal to the athlete:

Muscle imbalance

Poor posture

Previous injury

Lack of fitness or flexibility

Question 6

What are extrinsic risk factors?

Answer 6

Inappropriate equipment

Poor technique

Weather conditions

Overtraining or playing surface

Question 7

What does RICE stand for in injury treatment?

Answer 7

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 8

What is the role of a warm-up in injury prevention?

Answer 8

Increases muscle temperature and elasticity, enhances neuromuscular coordination, and prepares joints for activity.