Ways To Classify Sports Injuries Flashcards
What are DIRECT injuries caused by?
DIRECT injuries are caused by external forces outside the body.
Eg: Dislocated shoulder from a tackle in footy
Or
A broken bone from a collision on hockey
DIRECT injuries are classified as?
Direct injuries are classified as :
FRACTURES, DISLOCATIONS, SPRAINS & BRUISES
What are INDIRECT injuries caused by?
INDIRECT injuries are caused by INTRINSIC forces (within the body) and are often caused by inadequate warm ups.
Eg: Pulled hamstring during spring
Or
Knee strain from jumping during volley ball
What are INDIRECT injuries classified as?
INDIRECT injuries are classified as:
A result of excess strain on MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS & TENDONS
What is SOFT tissue damage?
SOFT tissue damage is damage to :
MUSCLE, LIGAMENTS, TENDONS, CARTILAGE, SKIN, BLOOD VESSELS, ORGANS & NERVES
What is HARD tissue damage ?
HARD tissue damage is :
Damage to TEETH & BONES
HARD tissue damage is generally more serious injuries.
What is an example of SOFT tissue damage ?
An example of SOFT tissue damage is:
Tendinitis or sprains
What is an example of HARD tissue damage ?
An example of HARD tissue damage is :
Bone fractures or breaks
Chipped or broken teeth
What’s is an ACUTE injury ?
Provide an example
An ACUTE injury is a SUDDEN ONSET.
Eg : Sprained ankle or Broken bone
What is a CHRONIC injury ?
Provide an example
A CHRONIC injury is a PROLONGED injury.
Eg : A disc tear that requires rehab
What is an OVERUSE injury ?
Provide an example
An OVERUSE injury is an intense or unreasonable use of joints and body parts
Eg : Shin splints, Tendonitis, Stress fractures
What are OVERUSE injuries caused by ?
Repetitive low impact exercise such as jogging, it can cause pain or inflammation around the site of injury.
