Top 10 Sports Injuries Flashcards
What is an abrasion?
When an athlete falls and slides against a hard surface such as pavement, which causes layers of skin to peel off
What is an ankle sprain?
When ligaments that protect the ankle joint are strained or broken
What is a hamstring injury?
Name is derived from the bachelor’s practice of hanging a pig on the back of the upper leg by this group of muscles
Common in runners and football players
What is a groin strain?
A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon
Called a pulled muscle
Muscles in the groin support bringing the legs together
What are shin splints?
The pain at the front of the lower leg, caused by inflammation of the periostracum of the tibia which is the sheath surrounding the bone
Overuse injury common in runners and over trainers
What is lower back pain?
Most common problem treated by orthopedic surgeons
Athletes train their backs
Complex structure that connects the upper and lower body
What is a shoulder dislocation?
Caused by traumatic injury
When bones are moved a part so that the joint no longer functions
What is Achilles tendonitis?
Largest and strongest tendon in the body, prone to overuse, not indestructible
What is a concussion?
Temporary altered mental status as a result of head trauma
Common in rugby, boxing and football
Not always visible, can be seemingly minor but can result in changes in physical, cognitive, social and vocational functioning
Hamstring strain diagnosis
Straightforward since pain, loss of strength and sometimes swelling is located at the hamstrings
