Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the FIVE main ways to prevent injury?
A
Correct training. Warming up and cooling down. Wearing appropriate clothing. Checking equipment and facilities. Playing to the rules.
2
Q
What is overuse injury?
A
Sustained from repeated action.
3
Q
What is an acute injury?
A
A sudden injury that is usually associated with a traumatic event.
4
Q
Give 2 examples of correct equipment
A
Shinpads
Gum shield
5
Q
What are the 8 different injuries that are commonly suffered in sport?
A
Sprain Torn cartilage Dislocation Fractures Concussions Abrasions Strain Soft tissue injury
6
Q
What is concussion?
A
An injury normally caused by a blow to the head
7
Q
What is a dislocation?
A
When a bone at a joint is forced out of it’s normal position.
8
Q
What are the symptoms of a dislocation?
A
Deformity and swelling of the joint.
9
Q
What is a torn cartilage?
A
When you tear a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones.
10
Q
What is a strain?
A
A twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon.
11
Q
What is a sprain?
A
An injury to a ligament
