Soc 10: Preventing Injuries

Question 1

Concussions

Answer 1

Concussion is caused by a large blow to the head.

Symptoms include: Headaches, loss of coordianation and balance,slurred speech.

Question 2

Fractures

Answer 2

Broken or cracked bone

Compound- the bone goes straight through the skin
Simple- One line, no displacement
Stress- Overuse injury
Closed- Skin over the break isnt damaged

Question 3

Dislocations

Answer 3

Bone or joint is forced out of its normal position

Symptoms: Deformity and swelling.

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance ehich lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bines while reducinf the friction during sports. Damage to cartilage occurs during wear and tear overuse.

Question 5

Sprain

Answer 5

A sparin is a damgaed ligamentone of the most common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.

Sprains often occur when somebody stretches too far past the normal range of a joint, can be caused by falling or colliding.

Symptoms: swelling

Question 6

Soft tissue injury

Answer 6

Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particularly prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons and ligaments.

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

A strain is a twist oull or tesr of a muscoe kr tendon. Most common strains are in the back and hamstrings. Golfers Elbow and Tennis elbow are examples of strains.

Question 8

Abrasion

Answer 8

An abrasion or graze can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface e.gnconcrete on the playground. It can occur from a tackle or just simply from falling over during a game.