Injuries Flashcards
What are the 5 ways to prevent injuries
- Correct training
- Warm-up and Cool-down
- Wear appropriate equipment
- Check equipment and facilities
- Play to the rules of the competition
How will using the correct principles of training prevent injury
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Overuse injury
Sustained from a repeated action
Acute injury
A sudden injury that is usually associated with a traumatic event
The 8 different types of injuries
- Sprain
- Torn Cartilage
- Strain
- Fractures
- Abrasions
- Concussions
- Dislocation
- Soft Tissue injury
Symptoms for Concussion
- Headaches
- Weakness
- Loss of co-ordination or balance
- Confusion or slurred speech
What is Concussion
Concussion is caused by a blow to the head. (Rugby)
What is the protocol for under 19’s
23 days with no symptoms
What is a fracture
A broken or cracked bone
In-closed Fracture
The skin over the break is not damaged
What are the 5 possible injuries to the bone
- Greenstick
- Transverse
- Impacted
- Comminuted
- Oblique
Greenstick
Break that is only part way across the bone
Transverse
Break straight across bone
Impacted
Pieces locked into each other
Comminuted
Broken into more than two pieces
Oblique
Break at an angle
Compound fracture
The broken bone protrudes through the skin
Simple fracture
Takes place in one line with no displacement of the bone
Stress fracture
Overuse fracture that happens as a result of fatigue
What does the Cartilage do?
Firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs impact on the bones and reduces friction
Torn Cartilage
Damage to cartilage usually occurs due to wear and tear from long-term overuse
Soft tissue injury
When you stretch your tendon or muscle past it’s range of movement
