preventing injury

Question 1

What are the 8 different types of injuries

Answer 1

Soft tissue injury, dislocation, concussions, sprain, torn cartilage, strain, fractures, abrasions

Question 2

What is a concussion

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are the symptoms of a concussion

Answer 3

Headaches, weakness, loss of co-ordination or balance, slurred speech

Question 4

What is a fracture

Answer 4

A fracture is a broken or cracked bone that can occur from a collision. There are several types of fractures.

Question 5

What are the 4 types of fractures

Answer 5

Closed, compound, simple, stress

Question 6

What is a closed fracture

Answer 6

A fracture where the skin over the break is not damaged

Question 7

What is compound fracture

Answer 7

The broken bone protrudes (breaks) through the skin

Question 8

What is a simple fracture

Answer 8

Take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone

Question 9

What is a stress fracture

Answer 9

A stress fracture or overuse injuries can happen as a result of fatigue

Question 10

Why are the different injuries to the bone

Answer 10

Green stick

Question 11

What is a green stick injury to the bone

Answer 11

where the bone bends on one side and breaks on the other

Question 12

What is a dislocation

Answer 12

A dislocation is where a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs after a hard collision which causes the bone to be displaced.

Question 13

What are the symptoms of a dislocation

Answer 13

Deformity and swelling of the joint which is locked out of its position

Question 14

What is a torn cartilage

Answer 14

cartilage acts as a cushion at the end of bones. torn c is an injury at the joint where small tears appear in the cartilage

Question 15

What is a soft tissue injury

Answer 15

Joints are where two bones meet, They are particularly prone to injury and can tear or pull on tendons and ligaments

Question 16

What is a strain

Answer 16

strains are a stretch or tear in the muscle. sometimes know as pulled muscle. occur due to overstretching

Question 17

What is a sprain

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is an abrasion

Answer 18

Abrasions or grazes are damages to the skin which are caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface.

Question 19

How can PAR-Q’s prevent Injuries

Answer 19

They prevent injuries by stopping them before it happens, the PAR-Q is taken before the physical activity meaning if any red lights come up on the PAR-Q you are able to talk to a doctor and get some suggestions and recommendations.

Question 20

How does protective equipment help prevent injury?

Answer 20

Protective equipment protects vulnerable parts of the body that could be injured if a nasty collision happens. This drastically reduces the chances of injury.

Question 21

Why is it important to check the equipment and facilities to prevent injury

Answer 21

Organisers, officials and participants need to check for safety before an activity or competition. Organisers should check that the facilities are safe and secure and that the equipment is in good condition.

Question 22

How does complying with the rules and competition help to prevent injury

Answer 22

Rules help to ensure safety. If a rule is broken, participants are punished. Offences can include professional fouls and over aggression which could threaten a players career.