Injuries Flashcards
Concussion
Normally caused by a blow to the head
It can occur in pretty much all sports and is very dangerous if not treated properly
Fractures
Its a broken or cracked bone
It can occur from a blow
Dislocation
When a bone is forced out of place at the joint
Occurs often because of a hard blow
Strains
Its an acute injury that causes injury to muscles or tendons or both
It can occur if you overstretch or going over the range of movement
Torn cartilage
It absorbs impacts
Its like elastic
It can occur if you overstretch or going over the range of movement
It occurs due to wear and tear
Soft tissue injury
Damage of muscles ligaments or tendons
Can occur if the range of movement is exceeded
Abrasion
A graze or a cut
It can occur from falling over during any sport or an impact
Sprains
Wrench or the twisting of ligaments
It can occur from a fall or stretching to far over the range of movement