Soc 9: Preventing Injury Flashcards
What are the 8 different types of injuries
Soft tissue injury, dislocation, concussions, sprain, torn cartilage, strain, fractures, abrasions
What is a concussion
Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports.
What are the symptoms of a concussion
Headaches, weakness, loss of co-ordination or balance, slurred speech
What is a fracture
A fracture is a broken or cracked bone that can occur from a collision. There are several types of fractures.
What are the 4 types of fractures
Closed, compound, simple, stress
What is a closed fracture
A fracture where the skin over the break is not damaged
What is compound fracture
The broken bone protrudes (breaks) through the skin
What is a simple fracture
Take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone
What is a stress fracture
A stress fracture or overuse injuries can happen as a result of fatigue
Why are the different injuries to the bone
Green stick, transverse, impacted, comminuted, oblique
What is a green stick injury to the bone
A break only part way across the bone
What is a transverse injury to the bone
This is a break straight across the bone
What is an impacted injury to the bone
This is where the pieces are locked together
What is a comminuted injury to the bone
A injury where the bone has broken into more than two pieces
What is an oblique injury to the bone
A break on the bone at an angle
What is a dislocation
A dislocation is where a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs after a hard collision which causes the bone to be displaced.
What are the symptoms of a dislocation
Deformity and swelling of the joint which is locked out of its position
What is a torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction during sport/activity. Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and tear from long term overuse.
What is a soft tissue injury
Joints are where two poor more bones meet, They are particularly prone to injury because movement past the range of movement meaning it can tear or pull on tendons and ligaments
What is a strain
A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon (while a sprain is an injury to a ligament). Most common strains are in the back or hamstring.
What is a sprain
A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of he most common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.
What is an abrasion
Abrasions or grazes are damages to the skin which are caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface.
How can PAR-Q’s prevent Injuries
They prevent injuries by stopping them before it happens, the PAR-Q is taken before the physical activity meaning if any red lights come up on the PAR-Q you are able to talk to a doctor and get some suggestions and recommendations.
How does protective equipment help prevent injury?
Protective equipment protects vulnerable parts of the body that could be injured if a nasty collision happens. This drastically reduces the chances of injury.
Why is it important to check the equipment and facilities to prevent injury
Organisers, officials and participants need to check for safety before an activity or competition. Organisers should check that the facilities are safe and secure and that the equipment is in good condition.
How does complying with the rules and competition help to prevent injury
Rules help to ensure safety. If a rule is broken, participants are punished. Offences can include professional fouls and over aggression which could threaten a players career.
