Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 ways to prevent injuries
A
- Correct training
- Warm-up and Cool-down
- Wear appropriate equipment
- Check equipment and facilities
- Play to the rules of the competition
2
Q
How will using the correct principles of training prevent injury
A
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3
Q
Overuse injury
A
Sustained from a repeated action
4
Q
Acute injury
A
A sudden injury that is usually associated with a traumatic event
5
Q
The 8 different types of injuries
A
- Sprain
- Torn Cartilage
- Strain
- Fractures
- Abrasions
- Concussions
- Dislocation
- Soft Tissue injury
6
Q
Symptoms for Concussion
A
- Headaches
- Weakness
- Loss of co-ordination or balance
- Confusion or slurred speech
7
Q
What is Concussion
A
Concussion is caused by a blow to the head. (Rugby)
8
Q
What is the protocol for under 19’s
A
23 days with no symptoms
9
Q
What is a fracture
A
A broken or cracked bone
10
Q
In-closed Fracture
A
The skin over the break is not damaged
11
Q
What are the 5 possible injuries to the bone
A
- Greenstick
- Transverse
- Impacted
- Comminuted
- Oblique
12
Q
Greenstick
A
Break that is only part way across the bone
13
Q
Transverse
A
Break straight across bone
14
Q
Impacted
A
Pieces locked into each other
15
Q
Comminuted
A
Broken into more than two pieces
