Soc 10 - Types Of Injuries And Preventions

Question 1

Soft Tissue Description and how it can occur

Answer 1

Joint injuries

How it can occur - Frequent repetitive exercises can often result in injury to joints

Question 2

Sprain Description and how it can occur

Answer 2

Damaged ligament

How it can occur - Falling or landing awkwardly

Question 3

Strain Description and how it can occur

Answer 3

Twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon

How it can occur - Sprinting or other explosive movements

Question 4

Torn Cartilage Description and how it can occur

Answer 4

Damaged elastic substance which lines adjoining bones

How it can occur - Often due to wear and tear from long-term overuse

Question 5

Fracture Description and how it can occur

Answer 5

Broken or cracked bone

How it can occur - Occurs from a blow, severe twisting or wrenching of a joint

Question 6

Dislocations Description and how it can occur

Answer 6

When a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position

How it can occur - Hard blows which causes one of the bones to be displaced

Question 7

Concussion Description and how it can occur

Answer 7

Symptoms include: headaches, loss of coordination, confusion or slurred speech

How it can occur - Normally caused by a blow to the head

Question 8

Abrasion Description and how it can occur

Answer 8

Friction of the skin against a rough surface

How can it occur - Can happen from a fall or as a result of tackle

Question 9

The 5 Injury Preventions

Answer 9

-Apply the principles of training
-Warming up/ cooling down
-Checking equipment and facilities
-Protective equipment and clothing
-Playing to the rules of the game