Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
prevention?
A
stop if feel pain, follow principles of training
2
Q
concussion?
A
least serious type of brain injury
headaches, dizziness, unconsciousness, nausea
3
Q
fracture?
A
broken bone
4
Q
dislocation?
A
bones displaced at the joint
5
Q
soft tissue injuries?
A
injuries to muscles, ligaments, tendons
eg: strain, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, abrasion
6
Q
sprain?
A
ligaments stretched too much and tears
7
Q
torn cartilage?
A
connection tissue tears
8
Q
RICE?
A
rest
ice
compression
elevation
