Soc 10 Preventing Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is concussion and its causes
A
This is when you take a major blow to the head and it can cause headaches or slurred speech.
2
Q
What is the 4 different type of fractures
A
1-Compound fracture
2-Closed fracture
3-Simple fracture
4-Stress fracture
3
Q
What is abrasion and how is it caused
A
Abrasion is caused when your skin makes contact with a rough or concrete surfaces.
4
Q
What is a strain
A
It is a twist,pull or tear of a muscle or tendon.
5
Q
What are the two examples of soft tissue injuries
A
Strains and sprains
6
Q
What is a sprain
A
It is a damaged ligament
7
Q
What is a dislocation
A
It is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position
8
Q
What are the 5 ways of preventing injuries
A
- applying principles of training
- checking the facilities before using them
- playing to the rules of the sport
- wearing protective sportswear
- performing your warm up and cool down
9
Q
What is RICE an abbreviation for?
A
Rest,ice,compression,elevation
