muscles, bones, joints

Question 1

Why bones are not easily injured?

Answer 1

Because they are strong and dense.

Question 2

Why are child’s bones more difficult to break?

Answer 2

A child’s bones are stronger and more flexible, thus they are difficult to break.

Question 3

When do ligaments stretch and tear?

Answer 3

When they are forced beyond their limit of movemet

Question 4

osteporosis

Answer 4

the gradual weakening of bones related to a person’s age.

Question 5

Bones have blood and nerves. What happens if an injury is not treated properly?

Answer 5

there is a risk of life threatening blood loss.

Question 6

paralysis

Answer 6

loss of control of muscles

Question 7

what are the most common bone injuries

Answer 7

• fractures
• dislocations
• sprains
• strains

Question 8

how to treat fracture?

Answer 8

1. do not move injured area
2. call 999
3. apply splints or braces to injured section
4. if there is an open wound, cover it with a bandage or clean cloth.

Question 9

how to treat a dislocation

Answer 9

to minimize pain, support dislocation in a sling

have a doctor, put the shoulder back into joint.

immobilize the shoulder in a sling for few weeks

begin physical therapy to rehabilitate the injured shoulder

Question 10

How to treat a strain or sprain?

Answer 10

to reduce swelling, follow RICE pattern (Rest, Ice, compressions, elevate)

for first 48 hours after injury

When pain and swelling have reduced, begin gentle excercise, depending on how severe the injury, physical therapy may be necessary.