Soc 10- Preventing Injury

Question 1

Soft tissue injury

Answer 1

They are particular prone injury because movement outside of their normal range can tear or pull tendons,ligaments,muscles and cartilage

Question 2

sprain

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Strains

Answer 3

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle
or a tendon.
Most common strains are in the back and
the hamstrings
Two examples of strains are golfers elbow
and tennis elbow

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines
adjoining 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.

Question 5

Fractures (4)

Answer 5

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone, There are several types of fractures
Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.
Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.
In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
Simple fracture: takes place with no displacement of the bone.

Question 6

Simple/closed fractures

Answer 6

greenstick - break only part
way across the bone
transverse - break straight
across
impacted - pleces locked
into each other
comminuted - broken into
more than two pleces
oblique - break at an angle

Question 7

Dislocation

Answer 7

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is
forced out of its normal position. Often occurs
as a result of a hard blow which causes one of
the bones to be displaced.

Question 8

Abrasions

Answer 8

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by
friction of the skin against a rough
surface e.g. a concrete playground or
artificial pitches.

Question 9

Concussion

Answer 9

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow
to the head and can happen in many sports.
Symptoms: headaches, weakness, loss of
coordination or balance, confusion or slurred
speech.

Question 10

5 ways to minimise injury

Answer 10

1. Correct application of the principles of training
2. Correct application and adherence to the rules
3. Use of appropriate protective clothing
4. Checking of equipment and facilities
5. Use of a warm-up and cool-down