Soc14

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Contact to the head that may cause headaches, weakness or slurred speech that can occur through a heavy blow to the head during a football match going for a header and clashing heads. To prevent use protective equipment

Question 2

Fractures

Answer 2

Broken or cracked bone that can occur when running and having to suddenly change direction. Can occur in football when studs are to the ankle. Wear ankle pads to prevent

Question 3

Dislocation

Answer 3

A bone at a joint is forced out of position and is caused by a hard blow. Can occur when serving in tennis. Don’t overtrain to prevent

Question 4

Sprain

Answer 4

Wrench or twisted ligament. Can occur when stretching or tearing a tissue. Mistiming a tackle in football. Be careful before going in for a tackle

Question 5

Torn cartilage

Answer 5

When splitting the firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones, can occur by overusing when constantly running. Give yourself rests

Question 6

Soft tissue injury

Answer 6

Where two bones meet but separate. When a ligament is torn, can occur in basketball when a player lands awkwardly. Be careful when landing

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

Twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon, can occur when a sprinter pulls his hamstring if he has not warmed up properly. Must warm up properly.

Question 8

Abrasion

Answer 8

A cut or graze that can occur when falling on a rough surface. A footballer might fall on dry mud and cut his knee. Wear the correct equipment