Soc 9: Preventing injury Flashcards
How to prevent injuries
Physical activities and sports have some elements of risk attached to them, although this will be higher in some cases others, both in terms of an accident happening and the severity of the possible injury. However much can be done to minimise the risk.
Par-Q
Before starting an exercise program you must make sure are you are ready to do so. The Par -Q will tell you how much your are capable of doing and where to start.
Using the corect prinsiples of training
PEP must meet your ‘individual needs’
- Apply the FITT principle
- Progressive overerload
- Rest and Recovery
- Avoid overtraining
Warming up / cooling down
Warming up the muscles prevents injuries and makes sure your work out more effective. Cooling down off the exercise of a small gradually lowers your body temperature, heart rate and breathing.
Protective equitment
Stops injuries such as concussions in American football
Checking equitment and facilities
Organisers and officials, must check the safety of the pitch before the game can start.
Rules
- To make the game fair
- To ensure the players saftey
Concussion
An injury normallycaused by a blow to the head.
Causes headaches, weakness, loss of corrdination or balance.
Fractures
A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone that can occur from a blow. There are several types of fractures including.
4 types of fractures
In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.
Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.
Simple fractures: take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone.
Stress fractures: (overuse injuries) they can happen as a result of fatigue.
Dislocation
A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of it’s normal position.
This will causes deformaty and swelling.
Torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones.
Sprain
A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most common sprains is a twisted ankle.
Strain
A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon.
