Sporting Injuries

Question 1

Sporting injuries (define)

Answer 1

any condition which causes a player or athlete to miss a game or training, leave the field of play, or seek medical treatment or first aid

Question 2

Prevention of injury

Answer 2

Rules of the Game – rules create a safe environment for us to work in.
Correct clothing/equipment

Question 3

What is a sprain

Answer 3

Wrench or twist of the ligaments, violently causing pain and swelling but not dislocation.

Question 4

2 types of fractures

Answer 4

In a Simple or Closed fracture the skin is not damaged.

In an Open or Compound fracture the skin is damaged.

Question 5

What is a fracture

Answer 5

A break or crack in the bone

Question 6

What is a soft tissue injury

Answer 6

Injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin

Question 7

Signs + symptoms of soft tissue injuries

Answer 7

• Pain
• Swelling
• Restricted movement

Question 8

Overuse of chronic injuries

Answer 8

If high workloads and low levels of rest are programmed, the athlete can develop an overuse injury

Question 9

RICER

Answer 9

• Rest
• Ice every 20mins (s.ankle sprain=24hr)(hamstring tear=72hrs)

•Compression (elastic bandage) restricts internal bleeding/swelling

• Elevation (reduce blood flow to injured area, reduce blood loss)
• Referral