Soc-10 Preventing Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is a soft tissue injury?
A
Movement outside of their normal range of motion.
2
Q
What is a sprain? One symptom.
A
A sprain is a damaged ligament.
One symptom is imediate swelling
3
Q
What is a strain?
A
A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon.
4
Q
What is a torn carilage?
A
Dmage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and tear from long term overuse
5
Q
What is a fracture?
A
A fracture is a broken or cracked bone There are several types: Stress fractures Compound fractures In closed Simple fracture
6
Q
Name five simple or closed fractures
A
Greenstick Transverse Impacted Comminuted Oblique
7
Q
What is dislocation?
A
A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of it’s normal position.
8
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Abrasion or grzes can be cause by friction of the skin against a rough surface.
9
Q
What is a concussion?
A
Concussion is an injury normally causes by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports
10
Q
5 ways that you can minimise injury
A
- Correct application of the principles of training
- Correct application and adherence to the rules
- Use of appropriate protective clothing
- Checking of equipment and facilities
- Use of a warm-up and cool-down
