SOC 10: Types Of Injuries And Injury Prevention Flashcards
Types of Injuries (8)
- Soft Tissue Injury (joints)
- Sprain (damaged ligaments)
- Strain (muscle and tendons)
- Torn Cartilage
- Fractures (stess, compound, In closed, simple)
- Dislocation
- Abrasions
- Concussions
What is a Soft Tissue Injury
Frequent repetitive exercise can also result in injury
How can a Soft Tissue Injury occur
From movement outside normal range
What is a Sprain
A damaged ligament
How can a Sprain occur
By falling and colliding with an opponent
What is a Strain
A twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon
How can a Strain occur
Overuse
What is Torn Cartilage
An overuse injury, often due to wera and tear from long-term overuse
How does Torn Cartilage occur
Overuse
What is a fracture
A bone that is broken or cracked
How can a fracture occur
From a hard blow
What is a dislocation
When a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position
How can a dislocation occur
From a hard blow
What is an abrasion
Caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface
How can an abrasion occur
By falling over in a game
What is a concussion
An impact or blow to the head
How can a concussion occur
From direct contact to the head or whiplash
Types of Injury preventions (5)
- Correct application of the principles of training
- Correct application and adhearence to the rules
- Use of protective clothing and equiptment
- Checking equiptment and facilities
- Effective use of warming up and cooling down
Overuse injury
Sustained from repeated action
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Can occur when stretching or tearing muscle or tendon
Acute injury
A sudden injury that is associated with a traumatic event
RICE
Rest, ice, compression and elevation
