Soc 10 Preventing Injuries Flashcards
Fracture
Is a broken or cracked bone.
In closed: when the skin covers the fracture
Compound: when the bone pierces the skin
Simple: takes place in one line, with no displacement of the bone
Stress: (overuse injury) caused by fatigue.
Concussion
Caused by a blow to the head, and can happen in many sports.
Symptoms- causes headaches, weakness, loss of balance, slurred speech, loss of coordination and confusion.
Dislocation
When a bone is forced out of its normal position. Often due to 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.
Torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing friction.
Often occurs due to wear and tear from long-term overuse.
Sprains
A damaged ligament. One of the most common 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
Soft tissue injury
Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particular prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.
Strains
Is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon. Most common in the back and hamstrings. E.g golfers elbow and tennis elbow.
Abrasion
Abrasions or grazes can be caused by 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.