SOC 10 - Preventing Injuries

Question 1

What are internal causes?

Answer 1

Injuries caused by the individual performing the activity - overuse injuries, sudden injuries

Question 2

What are external injuries?

Answer 2

Injuries not caused by the individual - foul play, impact with equipment, playing surface or opponents, inappropriate clothing, faulty equipment, very hot and cold weather

Question 3

What are soft tissue injuries?

Answer 3

Injuries at the joints. Joints are where two or more bones meet. Very prone injuries because movement outside of their normal range can tear or overstretch tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage

Question 4

What are the 8 different types of injury

Answer 4

Soft tissue injury
Dislocation
Concussion
Strain
Sprain
Abrasions
Fractured
Torn cartilage

Question 5

What are sprains?

Answer 5

Sprains happen at ligaments. Sprains are serious injuries because ligaments can only be repaired through surgery. One of the most common sprains in sport is a twosted or overstretched ankle. Sprains often occur when stretching too far or past the normal range of a joint

Question 6

What is a concussion?

Answer 6

Concussion is an injury caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports. They are quite frequent in rugby

Question 7

What are the symptoms of a concussion

Answer 7

headaches, weakness, loss of coordination or balance, confusion or slurred speech