Sports Injuries Flashcards
What is an acute injury?
Injuries that happen suddenly
What is a dislocation?
An injury caused when the normal position of a joint is altered
How can a dislocation occur?
Caused by a fall or a blow, from playing contact sport
Characteristics of dislocated joints:
. swollen
. very painful
. visibly out of place
. may not be able to move it
How can you treat a dislocated shoulder?
. Manipulating the bones to reposition it
. Medicine
. Splint/sling
. Rehabilitation
- depends which joint is dislocated
What is likely when dislocating a joint?
You are likely to dislocate it again
How can you prevent dislocation?
Wearing protective gear during sports
What is a sprain?
When one or more of the ligaments are stretched, twisted or torn
How does a sprain occur?
When too much force is being applied to a joint
What is a strain?
When muscle fibres stretch or tear
How do strains occur?
When muscle is stretched beyond its limits or is forced to contract too quickly
How can minor sprains and strains be treated?
RICE - REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION
What are chronic injuries?
Occur as a result of playing sport or exercising for a long time
Characteristics of chronic injuries:
. Pain when performing
. Dull ache at rest
. Swelling
How is achilles tendinitis caused?
By overuse of achilles tendon
Who is achilles tendinitis common in?
Runners or older athletes
What happens to the tendon due to achilles tendinitis?
Causes tendon to rupture
Characteristics of achilles tendinitis:
. Lots of pain and swelling
. May look abnormal
What is a stress fracture?
. An overuse injury rather than a mechanical injury
. Muscles become stressed and transfers this stress to the bones causing a small crack
. Occurs when muscles become tired and the bones overload
What is tennis elbow?
The inflammation of the tendons of the elbow
How is tennis elbow caused?
Overuse of muscles of the forearm; sometimes caused by playing tennis or golf
What is screening?
. Tests or questions to identify any problems
. This can identify musculoskeletal injuries prior to performance
. An ECG (electrocardiogram) can assess and monitor the heart