Soc 10 Preventing Injury Flashcards
What are the 8 different types of injuries?
Soft Tissue, Dislocation, Fractures, Sprain, Strain, Torn Cartilage, Concussion, Abrasion
What is Abrasion?
2 things rubbing against each other
How can Abrasion occur?
Friction against a rough surface e.g concrete, artifcial pitches
What is a Torn Cartliage?
Cartliage is a firm elastic substance which line adjoining bone
How can a Torn cartliage occur?
Wear and tear from long term overuse
What is a Fracture?
Cracked or broken bone
How can Fractures occur?
Collisions, opposing force
What is a Concussion?
An impact to the head
How can Concussions occur?
Large impact/blow to your head
What is a Dislocation?
A bone comes out of a joint
How can Dislocation occur?
Hard blow, too much pressure
What is a Soft Tissue Injury?
Movement outside of their normal range (joint injury)
How can Soft Tissue Injuries occur?
Overstreched, tendons, ligaments, muscle and cartliage
What is a Strain?
Tear or overstretched muscle or tendon
How can Strains occur?
Twisting/tearing a tendon or muscle