Injury Preventions

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports.

Question 2

Fracture

Answer 2

A fracture is a broken or cracked bone that can occur from a blow. There are several types of fractures including:
In closed
Compound
Simple
Stress

Question 3

Dislocations

Answer 3

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs as a result of a hard blow which causes one of the bones to be displaced.

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction during sports/activity.

Question 5

Sprain

Answer 5

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.

Question 6

Strain

Answer 6

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon (while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).

Question 7

Abrations

Answer 7

Abrations or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface e.g. a concrete playground or artificial football pitches.

Question 8

Golfers elbow

Answer 8

Golfers elbow is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the boney bump on the inside of your eblow.

Question 9

Tennis elbow

Answer 9

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondyhitis) is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overused.