SOC 10 Flashcards
Internal causes
Overuse injuries, sudden injuries - caused by the individual performing the activity.
External causes
Foul play, impact with equipment, the playing
surface or opponents, inappropriate clothing and damage or faulty
equipment, very hot and cold weather. Caused by factors outside
the individual’s control.
Soft tissue injury (joint injuries)
Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particularly
prone injury because movement outside of their normal range. They
can be a tear or overstretched tendons, ligaments, muscles and
cartilage.
Sprain meaning
A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common sprains in sport is a twisted or overstretched ankle.
Strains and 2 examples of it
A strain is a twist, tear or overstretched muscle or a tendon. Examples: golfers elbow and tennis elbow
Torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It
absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction during
sports/ activity.
A fracture
A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone.
Fracture different examples
● Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.
● Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.
● In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
● Simple fracture: takes place with no displacement of the bone
Dislocation meaning
A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position.
Abrasion meaning
Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a
rough surface
Concussion meaning
An impact to the head causes unconsciousness, confusion or memory loss.
Sprain symptons
Swelling
Concussion symptoms
headaches, weakness, loss of coordination or balance, confusion or slurred speech.
