Soc 10: Preventing Injuries

Question 1

Soft tissue injury

Answer 1

Joints are where two or more bones meet. 
They are particular prone injury because
movement outside of their normal range
can tear or pull tendons, ligaments,
muscles and cartilage.

Question 2

Sprains

Answer 2

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most
common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.
Sprains often occur when stretching too far past the
normal range of a joint, but can also be caused by
falling or colliding with an opponent.
Symptoms: Swelling

Question 3

Strain

Answer 3

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle
or a tendon.
Most common strains are in the back and
the hamstrings
Two examples of strains are golfers elbow
and tennis elbow

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines
adjoining bones. it absorbs the impact on the bones
while reducing the friction during sports/ activity.
Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and
tear from long-term overuse.

Question 5

Fracture

Answer 5

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone. There are several types of fractures including.
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.

Question 6

Examples of simple/closed fracture

Answer 6

greenstick - break only part
way across the bone
transverse - break straight
across
impacted - pieces locked
into each other
comminuted - broken into
more than two pieces
oblique - break at an angle

Question 7

Dislocation

Answer 7

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is
forced out of its normal position. Often occurs
as a result of a hard blow which causes one of
the bones to be displaced.
Symptoms: deformity and swelling of the joint,
which is locked out of position.

Question 8

Abrasion

Answer 8

Abrasions or graces friction of the skin against a rough
surface e.g. a concrete playground or
artificial pitches.
Can occur from a tackle or just simply
falling over during a game of, football,
rugby or hockey.

Question 9

Concussion

Answer 9

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow
to the head and can happen in many sports.
What sport do you think is most commonly
associated with concussion?
Symptoms: headaches, weakness, loss of
coordination or balance, confusion or slurred
speech

Question 10

5 ways which we can minimise injury

Answer 10

1.Correct application of the principles of training
2Correct application and adherence to the rules
3.Use of appropriate protective clothing
4. Checking of equipment and facilities
5.Use of a warm-up and cool-down