Types Of Injuries

Question 1

Soft tissue

Answer 1

Joint injuries

Question 2

How can soft tissue injuries occur

Answer 2

Frequent repetitive exercises can often result in injury to joints

Question 3

Sprain

Answer 3

Damaged ligament

Question 4

How can sprain occur

Answer 4

Falling or landing awkwardly

Question 5

Strain

Answer 5

Twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon

Question 6

How can strains occur

Answer 6

Sprinting or other explosive movements

Question 7

Torn Cartilage

Answer 7

Damaged elastic substance which lines adjoining bones

Question 8

How can Torn Cartilage occur

Answer 8

Often due to wear and tear from long-term overuse

Question 9

Fracture

Answer 9

Broken or cracked bone

Question 10

How can a fracture occur

Answer 10

Occurs from a blow, severe twisting or wrenching of a joint

Question 11

Dislocation

Answer 11

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position

Question 12

How can dislocation occur

Answer 12

Hard blows which causes one of the bones to be displaced

Question 13

Concussion

Answer 13

headaches, loss of coordination, confusion or slurred speech

Question 14

How can cncussion occur

Answer 14

Normally caused by a blow to the head

Question 15

Abrasion

Answer 15

Friction of the skin against a rough surface

Question 16

How can Abrasion occur

Answer 16

Can happen from a fall or as a result of tackle