Soc 10 : Types Of Injuries And Injury Preventions

Question 1

What is a soft tissue injury (joint injuries)

Answer 1

Joints are where 2 or more bones meet . They can tear or you can overstrech them and occur if the joint is moved outside its normal range

Question 2

What is a sprain?

Answer 2

A sprain is a damaged ligament commonly in the ankle if it is twisted or overstreched . Symptons of swelling . It can occur when streching to far past the normal range . Falling , colliding with an opponent

Question 3

What is a strain ?

Answer 3

A strain is a twist , tear or overstreched muscle or tendon . Commonly in the back or hamstring . It occurs due to an inflamation due to overuse .

Question 4

What is a torn cartilage ?

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which absorbs impact on bones while reducing friction during an activity . Often occurs due to wear and tear from long term overuse .

Question 5

What is a fracture ?

Answer 5

A fracture is a broken or cracked bone . These are the categories : stress fracture , compound fracture, simple fracture and inclosed fracture . It can occur through contact or overuse .

Question 6

What is a dislocation ?

Answer 6

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position . It can occur as a result of a hard blow which causes the bone to be displaced .

Question 7

What is an abrasion ?

Answer 7

Caused by friction between you skin and a rough surface e.g a concrete playground or artifical surface . Occurs from a tackle or just simply falling over during an activity .

Question 8

What is a concussion ?

Answer 8

A concussion is an impact to the head causing unconsciousness , confusion or memory loss . Occurs by a blow to the head .

Question 9

What are the 5 ways in which we can prevent injuries ?

Answer 9

• application of P.O.T to avoid overuse injuries from overtraining
• playing by the rules . The rules are there to keep players safe (dont 2 foot a player its not the rules)
  -protective equipment and clothing . Dont wear jewellary it could hurt your opponent
  -check equipment and facilities before use . Orginisers should do this to ensure safety
  -warm up and cool down to get oxygenated blood to the muscles in a series of aerobic excersizes .

Question 10

What does R in RICE stand for ?

Answer 10

Rest - the injury for 48 hours

Question 11

What does I stand for in RICE ?

Answer 11

Ice - the injury for 20 mins do this 4-8 times per day

Question 12

What does C stand for in RICE ?

Answer 12

Compress - to help reduce swelling

Question 13

What does E stand for it RICE ?

Answer 13

Elevate - the injury 6-8 inches from the heart