Soc 10- Preventing Injuries

Question 1

What are internal causes?

Answer 1

Overuse injuries, sudden injuries-caused by an individual performing the activity

Question 2

What are external causes?

Answer 2

Foul play, impact with equipment, the play surfaces or opponents , inappropriate clothing and damages faulty equipment, very hot or cold weather

Question 3

What are soft tissue injuries?

Answer 3

Joints are where 2 bones meet. They are particularly prone to injury because movement outside of their normal range can tear out overstretched tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage

Question 4

What are sprains?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is a strain?

Answer 5

A strain is a twist, tear or overstretched muscle or a tendon.
Most common strains are in the hamstring and the back

Question 6

What is torn cartilage?

Answer 6

Cartilege is a firm elastic substance which lines adjointing 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. They are tears at the joint.

Question 7

What are the 4 types of fractures

Answer 7

Stress fracture
Compound fracture
In closed
Simple fracture

Question 8

Greenstick break

Answer 8

Break only part across the bone

Question 9

Transverse break

Answer 9

Break straight across

Question 10

Impacted break

Answer 10

Pieces locked into each other

Question 11

Comminuted break

Answer 11

Broken into more than two peices

Question 12

Oblique break

Answer 12

Break at an angle

Question 13

Tennis/ golfers elbow

Answer 13

Inflamation around the elbow due to overuse

Question 14

How are abrasions caused

Answer 14

Abrasions are grazes caused by friction of the skin against rough surfaces e.g concrete playgrounds or artificial pitches

Question 15

What are abrasions

Answer 15

Scraping the skin by rubbing skin on rough surfaces

Question 16

What does RICE stand for

Answer 16

Rest- for 48 hours
Ice- for 20 at a time 4-8 times per day
Compress- to help reduce swelling
Elevate- the injured limb should be 6 to 10 inches above the heart

Question 17

What is a concussion?

Answer 17

Concussions are normally caused by blows to the head and can happen in any sport. It could cause loss in memory

Question 18

5 ways to prevent injuries?

Answer 18

Correct application of the principles of training
Correct application and adherance to the rules
Use of appropriate protective clothing
Checking of equiptment and facilities
Use aof warm-up and cool-down

Question 19

Acute injury definition

Answer 19

Acute injuries happen suddenly, such as when a person falls, receives a blow, or twists a joint