Injuries Flashcards
5 main ways to prevent injuries
>correct training >warming up and cooling down >wearing appropriate clothing >checking equipment/facilities >playing to the rules/competition
Overuse injury
Sustained from repeated action
Acute injury
A sudden injury that is usually associated with a traumatic event
Equipment checking
Organisers and officials need to check the equipment and facilites for safety
Playing to the rules
Rules help to ensure player safety
8 common sporting injuries
>dislocation >concussion >abrasions >fractures >strain >torn cartilage >sprain >soft tissue injury
Symptoms and treatment for concussions
Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head.
Symptoms:headaches, weakness, loss of co-ordination or balance
4 types of fractures
> inclosed
compound
simple
stress
In-closed fracture
The skin over the break is not damaged
Compound fractures
The broken bone protrudes through the skin
Simple fracture
Takes place in one line, with no displacement of the bone
Stress fractures
(Overuse injury)
They can happen as a result of fatigue
Greenstick
Break on,y part way across the bone
Transverse
Break straight across
Impacted
Pieces locked into each other
