Soc 10 Preventing Inujries

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

Sprains

Answer 2

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle. Sprains occur when stretching too far past the normal range of a joint, but can also be caused by falling or c olliding 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

Answer 5

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone. 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 6

Examples of simple/closed fractures

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Dislocation

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Abrasion

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. Can occur from a tackle or just simply falling over during a game of; football, rugby or hockey.

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 coordinatoom or balance, confusion or slurred speach

Question 10

5 ways to minimise injury

Answer 10

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Correct application of the principles of training
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Correct application and adherence to the rules
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Use of appropriate protective clothing
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Checking of equipment and facilities
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Use of a warm-up and cool-down