SOC 10: Types Of Injury And Injury Prevention Flashcards
What are the 5 injury preventions?
- Warm-up/ Cool-down
- Applying principles of training
- Protective equipment and clothing
- Playing to the rules of a game
- Checking equipment and facilities
How many injury preventions are there?
5
How many types of injuries are there?
8
What are the 8 types of injuries?
- Fracture
- Soft tissue
- Conussion
- Sprain
- Strain
- Dislocations
- Abrasions
- Torn cartillage
Why is it important to apply the correct principles of training?
- Prevent injuries
What principles of training can be applied to avoid overuse injury?
- ## FITT
How can playing to the rules and competition avoid injury?
- Rules help to ensure player safety. If rules are broken, participants are punished.
- Offences can include: ‘professional fouls’, over aggression which can threaten a player’s career.
How can protective equipment/ clothing help avoid injury?
- Many activities require protective equipment or specific clothing. This will vary depending
- It is also important to not wear clothing that might injure an opponent (jewellery etc.)
- Rugby: gumshields, Football: Shinpads, Hockey: Pads
How can checking equipment and facility avoid injury?
Organisers should check that the facilities are safe and secure, and that equipment is in good condition.
How can warming-up and cooling-down prevent injury?
- Warm up: Perform a light aerobic activity to increase blood flow to working muscles and stretch those muscles to avoid injury.
- Cool down: Gradually reduce the level of activity to help with the dispersal of lactic acid and avoid muscle stiffness.
What is the RICE acronym?
R- Rest
I- Ice
C - Compression
E - Elevate
How long should you rest an injured area?
Minimum 48 hours
How long should you ice an area and how many times a day?
- 20min
- 4 to 8 times a day
Why should you compress the injured area?
- Help reduce the swelling
How many inches should you elevate an injured limb?
- 6-10 inches above the head
Why should we elevate an injured limb?
It minimises the swelling in the area
How do you treat someone with a soft tissue injury or a sprain?
RICE
What should a football player do if they get a soft tissue injury or sprain during a game?
R - Rest: Stop playing and come off the pitch. Then rest the injured area for atleast 48 hours.
I - Ice: Ice the area for 20min at a time, 4 to 8 times a day.
C - Compression: To help reduce the swelling
E - Elevate: Elevate the injured limb 6 to 10 inches above the head.
What is a soft issue injury?
- A joint injury
Where can a soft injury occur?
- Muscle
- Tendons
- Ligaments
How can a soft tissue injury occur?
- Frequent repetitive exercises can often result in injury in the joins
What are some symptoms of a soft tissue injury?
- Pain
- Bruising
- Swelling
How can a soft tissue injury be treated?
RICE
What is a dislocation?
A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position
Where can dislocations occur?
At joints
Which joint has the highest risk of becoming dislocates? And why?
- The shoulder joint
- It is very mobile and has a high range of movement
How can a dislocation occur?
- Hard blows which causes one of the bones to be displaced
What is a fracture?
Broken or cracked bone
What are the 5 types of fractures?
- Greenstick
- Transverse
- Impacted
- Comminuted
- Oblique
What is a greenstick fracture?
Break only part way across the bone
What is a transverse fracture?
Break straight across
What is an impacted fracture?
Pieces locked into each other
What is a comminuted fracture?
Broken into more than two pieces
