Term 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of injury?
A
Damage caused by physical trauma, sustained by tissues of the body
2
Q
What is the definition injury in sport?
A
Any injury resulting from participation in sport or exercise that causes either a reduction in that activity or a need for medical advice or treatment
3
Q
NHS statistics on injury
A
- 14% increase in sports injury cases betweeen feb 2011-2012
- Just over half= young men aged 10-29
- Peak attendance- Saturday 3-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm
- Just over half of patients discharged with no further teatment, 6% admitted to hospital
4
Q
What bio tissue can suffer from injury?
A
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Muscle
5
Q
Mechanisms of injury (MOI) defined
A
The manner in which an injruy occurred
- What happened, main cause etc.
- Provide clues as to actue or chronic injuries
6
Q
Importance of identifying MOI:
A
- Details how injury occurred
- Determines when it occurred
- Guides evaluation
- Leads to a differential diagnosis
- Guides treatment plans
