Soft Tissue Injuries

Question 1

What is a TEAR

Answer 1

A TEAR is a disruption of the fibres of muscles or tendons

Question 2

A TEAR occurs when

Answer 2

A TEAR occurs when a muscle or tendon is over stretched or when a muscles contracts too quickly

Question 3

What is a SPRAIN

Answer 3

A SPRAIN is a tear of ligament fibres supporting a joint

Question 4

A SPRAIN occurs when

Answer 4

A SPRAIN occurs when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of movement

Question 5

What is a CONTUSION

Answer 5

A CONTUSION or bruise is bleeding into the soft tissue

A bruise can occur in any soft tissue on the body

Question 6

A CONTUSION is caused by

Answer 6

A CONTUSION is caused by a direct blow to soft tissue from another person or object

Question 7

What is a SKIN ABRASION

Answer 7

A SKIN ABRASION is when the outer layer of skin is removed, usually as a result of a scraping action

Question 8

What is a LACERATION

Answer 8

A LACERATION is when the skin is cut, the depth and location of the laceration will determine the medical treatment required eg sutures

Question 9

What is a BLISTER

Answer 9

A BLISTER is a result of friction (rubbing), one layer of skin seperates from the other and a small locket of fluid forms

Question 10

What is a STRAIN

Answer 10

A STRAIN is muscles or tendons being stretched or torn, this results in Pain, Swelling, Internal bleeding/ Discolouration