Soc10 - Preventing Injuries

Question 1

Soft tissue injuries

Answer 1

Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particular prone injury because movement outside of their normal range can tear or pull tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage.

Question 2

Sprains

Answer 2

A sprain is a damaged ligament. One of the most
common sprains in sport is a twisted ankle.
Sprains often occur when stretching too far past the
normal range of a joint, but can also be caused by
falling or colliding with an opponent.
Symptoms: Swelling

Question 3

Strains

Answer 3

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle
or a tendon,
Most common strains are in the back and
the hamstrings
Two examples of strains are golfers elbow
and tennis elbow

Question 4

Torn cartilage

Answer 4

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines
adjoining bones, it absorbs the impact on the bones
and reducing the friction during sports/ activity
Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and
tear trom long term overise.

Question 5

Fractures

Answer 5

Fractures
A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone. There are several types of fractures
including:
- Stress fractures (overuse injuries): They can happen as a result of fatigue.
- Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin
- in closed: the skin over the break is not damaged
- simple fracture: takes place with no displacement of the bone.

Question 6

Simple/closed fractures (examples)

Answer 6

Greenstick
Transverse
Impacted
Comminuted
Oblique

Question 7

Dislocations

Answer 7

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is
forced out of its normal position. Often occurs
as a result of a hard blow which causes one of
bones to be displaced.

Symptons : deformity and swelling of the joint,
which is locked out of position.

Question 8

Abrasions

Answer 8

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by
friction of the skin against a rough
surface e.g. a concrete playground or
artificial pitches.
Can occur from a tackle or just simply
falling over during a game of; football,
rugby or hockey.

Question 9

Concussion

Answer 9

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow
to the head and can happen in many sports.

Symptoms: headaches, weakness, loss of
coordination or balance, confusion or slurred
speech.

Question 10

5 ways to minimise injuries

Answer 10

1. Correct application of the principles of training
2. Correct application and adherence to the rules
3. Use of appropriate protective clothing
4. Checking of equipment and facilities
5. Use of a warm-up and cool-down