Sports Injuries And Rehabilitation Flashcards
What is an accuse injury?
An acute injury happens suddenly e.g. fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
What are the symptoms of an acute injury?
Sudden severe pain, swelling, non weight bearing, restricted movement, deformation and extreme weakness
What is a dislocation?
A injury caused when the normal position of a joint is altered.
How can dislocations be caused?
By a fall, by a blow, by a individual playing contact sport.
How could you help prevent the likely hood of dislocations?
By wearing protective equipment when playing your sport.
What is a sprain?
Sprains are when one or more of the ligaments are stretched, twisted or torn.
What are strains?
Strains are when muscle fibres stretch or tear.
What are chronic injuries?
Chronic injuries occur as a result of playing sport or exercising for a long time.
What causes Achilles tendinitis?
Overuse of the Achilles’ tendon.
Is a stress fracture a overuse or a mechanical injury?
Overuse injury.
What is tennis elbow?
It is the inflammation of the tendons of the elbow.
