Soc 10 - Preventing Injury

Question 1

Soft tissue injury

Answer 1

Joints are where two or more bones meet.
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 too far past the
normal range of a joint, but can also be caused by
falling or colliding with an opponent.

Question 3

Strain

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

Fracture

Answer 4

A fracture is a broken or a crack: hone. There are several types of fractures
including:
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 5

Torn cartilage

Answer 5

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 6

Examples of simple/closed fractures

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Dislocations

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.

Question 10

5 ways to minimise injury

Answer 10

Correct applications to principles of training
Correct aplication and adherene to the rules
Correct protective clothing
Checking equipment and facilities
Do a warm up and cool down