Types of Injury

Question 1

What is an acute injury?

Answer 1

Occurs suddenly during activity

Question 2

Explain the 4 types of acute injury

Answer 2

Fracture - a break, usually in a bone
Dislocation - occurs when there is abnormal separation in the joint
Strains - an injury to a muscle or tendon
Sprains - An injury to a ligament containing bones

Question 3

What is a chronic injury?

Answer 3

Develops slowly and is persistent and long-lasting, or constantly recurring over time

Question 4

Explain 3 types of chronic injuries

Answer 4

Achilles tendonitis - Occurs when the tendon that attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel becomes painful or inflamed due to overuse injury
Stress fracture - small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone caused by overuse and repetitive activity
Tennis elbow - Overuse injury causing pain around the outside of the elbow