Soc 10 Injury Prevention And Types Of Injury Flashcards
Soft tissue description
Joint injuries
How can Soft tissue injuries occur
Frequent repetitive exercises can often result in injury to joints
Sprain description
Damaged to the ligament
How can sprains occur
Falling or landing awkwardly
Strain description
Twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon
When can a strain occur
Sprinting or other explosive movements
Torn cartilage description
Damaged elastic substance which lines adjoining bones
when can torn cartilage occur
Often due to wear and tear from long-term overuse
Fracture description
Broken or cracked bone
When does a fracture occur
Occurs from a blow, severe twisting or wrenching of a joint
Dislocation description
A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position
When does a dislocation occur
Hard blows which causes one of the bones to be displaced
Concussion description
Symptoms include: headaches, loss of coordination, confusion or slurred speech
When can a concussion occur
Normally caused by a blow to the head
Abrasion description
Friction of the skin against a rough surface
When does abrasion occur
Can happen from a fall or as a result of tackle
Using the correct principles of training
Specificity is vital. As you get fitter you can move to the upper end of your training zone using the principle of progressive overload.
Rest and recovery must be built into your programme. This is where adaptation take place as you recover from your sessions.
Playing to the rules and competition
All games and sports have rules so that there can be fair competition. Rules help to ensure player safety.
Protective equipment/ clothing
Many activities require protective equipment or specific clothing. This will vary depending on the sport and position.
Checking equipment and facilities
Organisers and officials, as well as participants, need to check for safety before an activity or competition.
Warming up/ cooling down
Perform a light aerobic activity to increase blood flow to working muscles
Gradually reduce the level of activity to helpwith the disposal of lactic acid
