Soc10 : Preventing Injuries

Question 1

Soft Tissue Injury

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

Sprains
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
mal range of a joint, but can also be caused by
filing or colliding with an opponent.

Question 3

Strain

Answer 3

Strains
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

Torn cartilage
Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines
adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones
while reducing the friction during sports/ activity.
Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and
tear from long-term overuse.

Question 5

Dislocations

Answer 5

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of it’s normal position

Question 6

Abrasions

Answer 6

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface

Question 7

Concussion

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Five Ways In Which We Can Miniminse Injury

Answer 8

Correct application of the principles of training

Correct application and adherence to the rules

Use of appropriate protective clothing

Checking of equipment and facilities

Use of a warm-up and cool-down