PE_Module 2 Flashcards
Injuries of the musculoskeletal system
Sports Injury
Factors leading to sports injuries
- Repetitive of wrong movements
- Fall during movements
- Out of balance
- Overuse muscles
- Stress and out of focus
- Can cause your muscles and tendons to become damaged over time.
- Stressing the same muscles through repetition or movements that is not done properly
Repetitive of wrong movements
A movement down that happens due to gravity
Fall during movements
Poor balance ability is significantly related to an increased risk of ankle injuries in different activities.
Out of balance
Over training
Overuse muscles
Stress interferes with accomplishing our goals and can make simple tasks feel more difficult which led to being out of focus that may cause injury
Stress and out of focus
Classification of injury
- Acute injuries
- Chronic injuries
Refers to a condition that is short term, or a symptom that is sharp or sudden
Acute Injuries
Refers to conditions that persist over a long period of time.
Chronic Injuries
Ways to avoid or prevent sports injuries
- Drink lots of water
- Warm up / Stretching
- Technique
- Use best equipment
- Give yourself time to recover
- Proper nutrition
- Dehydration is a common problem among athletes and can result in many issues
- This impairs our ability to think and react freely, and it also makes us more likely to develop cramp and other problems.
Drink lots of water
- One of the most important ways to prevent sports injuries
- It helps to encourage circulation through our body and makes our tendons and muscles more supple
Warm up / Stretching
Neglecting to use the correct technique while performing the sport or event
Technique
Make sure you invest in the ____ to protect your health
Use best equipment