Types of injury Flashcards
1
Q
What is a strain
A
Twists or tears to muscles or tendons
2
Q
Sprain
A
Tears to ligaments often caused by an over stretch (in an joint)
3
Q
Blister
A
The bodies way of putting protection between the skin and friction
4
Q
Spinal injuries
A
Damage to the vertebral column
Breaks can be fatal
Often caused by falls/intense pressure
5
Q
Dislocation
A
Movement of joint away from its normal position
6
Q
Fractures
A
Bone breakages are often caused by impact can be hairline/ coumpound
7
Q
Concussion
A
Caused by head injuries
Can feel the effects weeks/months after the injury
