Soc10 - Preventing Injuries

Question 1

What is a fracture?

Answer 1

A fracture is a cracked or broken bone and there are four different types.
Simple Fracture
Stress Fracture
Compound Fracture
Inclosed Fracture

Question 2

What is concussion?What are the symptoms?

Answer 2

A concussion is when you receive a blow to the head 
The symptoms are 
-slurred speech
-headaches
-bad coordination

Question 3

What is a Torn Cartilage

Answer 3

A cartilage is a firm elastic tissue that is in between bones that stops hard friction between bones and is a shock absorber.
It is caused by overuse of the muscle.

Question 4

What is a sprain?What are the symptoms?

Answer 4

A sprain is a ligament damage that happens when you stretch too far or you twist. The most common sprain in sports is a twisted ankle. Symptoms are - swelling.

Question 5

What is a dislocation?What are the symptoms?

Answer 5

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its natural position.
Symptoms- Deformities and Swelling

Question 6

What is Soft Tissue Injury?

Answer 6

A soft tissue injury is a particular prone injury due to the muscle movement is past the range of motion-this can cause tear or pull tendons and ligaments.

Question 7

What is a strain?

Answer 7

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon. The most common strains are hamstring pull and twisted back.

Question 8

What is an Abrasion?

Answer 8

An Abrasion (or graze) can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface. This can occur from falling over or making a tackle on a surface like 3G or 4G.

Question 9

How would you stop these types of injuries happening?

Answer 9

Applying principles of training
Playing by the rules 
Checking the facilities you are using
Wearing protective clothing
Warm ups and cool downs