SOC 10 - Preventing Injury

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

A mild head injury caused by a blow to the head or sudden movement of it (whiplash) - symptoms can be dizziness or even slur of speach

Question 2

Fracture

Answer 2

A broken or cracked bone that can be a result of a blow - several types of fractures such as compound, inclosed, simple and stress

Question 3

Dislocation

Answer 3

When a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position - symptoms can be pain or discomfort aswell as the area looking out of place

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones, it absorbs the impact from the bones during sport or activity

Question 5

Sprain

Answer 5

A damaged ligament, normally seen after stretching too far past the joints range of motion.

Question 6

Strain

Answer 6

A twist, tear or pull of a muscle or tendon - most commonly seen in hamstrings and backs. Golfers elbow and tennis elbow is an example of this.

Question 7

Soft tissue injury

Answer 7

Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are prone to injury beacause movements past the range of motion can tear or pull tendons and ligaments easily

Question 8

Abrasion

Answer 8

Grazes or cuts formed through the friction of skin against a rough surface - can occur from a tackle or even falling over.

Question 9

In closed fracture

Answer 9

The break doesnt pearce the skin

Question 10

Compound fracture

Answer 10

The broken bone protrudes through the skin

Question 11

Simple fracture

Answer 11

Takes place in one line, no displacement of the bone

Question 12

Stress fracture

Answer 12

Overuse injury - can be a result of fatigue to the bone