Injuries

Question 1

What is concussion?

Answer 1

Caused by a blow to the head.

Headaches, weakness, loss of co-ordination/ balance, confusion, slurred speech.

Question 2

What is a fracture?

Answer 2

Can occur from a blow to E.g tibia

/from severe twisting or wrenching of a joint.

Question 3

What are the symptoms of fractures?

Answer 3

Pain, inability to move, point of injury will be tender and swelling may occur,deformity

Question 4

What are the types of fractures?

Answer 4

Compound- skin over break is not damaged
Simple-take place in 1 line
Stress-overuse injury

Question 5

Ways to prevent injury

Answer 5

Good facilities 
Cooling down
Correct equipment
Appropriate clothing
Stretching 
Warming up
Playing by the rules 
Correct training