injury Flashcards
what arwe the two types of injury
acute - caused suddenly
chronic - develops over time/overuse injury
symptoms of acute injuries
sudden severe pain
swelling
not able to bear weight
restricted movement
weakness
potruding bone or joint visibly out of place
symptoms of chrinic injuries
pain when exercising
a dull ache at rest
swelling
types of acute injuries
fractures:
hairline
greenstick
spiral
dislocation
strain
sprain
types of chronic injuries
achilles tendonitis
stress fracture
tennis elbow
what is a stress fracture
muscles become fatigued
bone takes the bearing and breaks
what is tennis elbow
muscle becomes inflamed causing pain
what is achilles tendonitis
tendon becomes inflamed causing pain
what is a dislocation
bone comes out of the joint
difference between a strain ans a sprain
sprain = tear in the ligament
strain = tear in the muscle