Key Words Flashcards
Acute injury
A sudden injury associated with a traumatic event
Chronic injury
A slowly developed injury associated with overuse
Hard tissue injury
Damage to the bone, joint or cartilage, including fractures and dislocations
Soft tissue injury
Damage to the skin, muscle, tendon or ligament, including tears, strains and sprains
Fracture
A partial or complete break in a bone due to an excessive force that overcomes the bone’s potential to flex
Dislocation
The displacement of one bone from another out of their original position
Subluxation
An incomplete or partial dislocation
Rupture
A complete tear of a muscle, tendon or ligament
Haematoma
Localised congealed bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels
Sprain
Overstretch or a tear in the ligament that connects bone to bone
Strain
Overstretch or tear in the muscle or tendon that connects muscle to bone
Abrasion
Superficial damage to the skin caused by a scraping action against a surface
Blister
Friction forming separation of layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms
Concussion
A traumatic brain injury resulting in a disturbance of brain function
Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of articular cartilage from the bone surfaces within a joint, causing pain and restricted movement
Stress Fracture
A tiny crack in the surface of a bone caused by overuse
Bone spurs
Outgrows of bone into a joint causing pain and restricted movement
Shin splints / medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)
Chronic shin pain due to the inflammation of muscles and stress on the tendon attachments to the surface of the tibia
Tendinosis
The deterioration of a tendon in response to chronic overuse and repetitive strain
Achilles tendinosis
Pain and deterioration of the tendon in the heel due to overuse and repetitive strain
Tennis elbow
Tendon pain in the forearm due to chronic overuse and repetitive strain
Intrinsic injury risk factor
An injury risk or force from inside the body
Extrinsic injury risk factor
An injury risk of force from outside the body
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Pain and stiffness felt in the muscle which peaks 24-72 hours after exercise associated with eccentric muscle contractions
SALTAPS
Protocol for the assessment of a sporting injury: Stop Ask Look Touch Active movement Passive movement Strength test (stand up)
PRICE
Protocol for the treatment of acute injuries: Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevate
Concussion ‘six R’s’
Protocol for recognition of concussion: Recognise Remove Refer Rest Recover Return
Rehabilitation
The process of restoring full tips after an injury has occurred
Massage therapy
A physical therapy used for injury prevention and soft tissue injury treatment
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medication taken to reduce inflammation, temperature and pain following injury
Physiotherapy
Physical treatment of injuries and disease using methods such as mobilisation, massage, exercise therapy and postural training
Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to examine and repair damage within a joint
Menisci
A tough disc of fibrocartilage in the knee joint which stabilises and absorbs shock during weight bearing activities
