Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is tennis elbow
A
A joint injury where the tendons are inflamed and pain is felt on the outside of the elbow
2
Q
What is golfers elbow
A
A joint injury where the tendons are inflamed and pain is felt on the inside of the elbow
3
Q
What is a strain
A
Soft tissue injuries that are caused when a muscle is twisted or wrenched
4
Q
What is a sprain
A
A soft tissue injury where there is damage to the joint
5
Q
What is dislocation
A
A hard tissue injury and occurs when a joint is moved out of it usual place
6
Q
What is a torn cartilage
A
A soft tissue injury where a joint is twisted excessively
7
Q
What procedure is used to treat soft tissue injuries and what does it stand for
A
RICE
Rest
I’ve
Compression
Elevation
