Exercise Medicine

Question 1

What are the different kinds of injuries to bone?

Answer 1

• Avulsion (piece of bone attached to tendon or ligament is torn away)

Question 2

What is the difference between dislocation and subluxation?

Answer 2

• Dislocation is complete dissociation of the articulating surfaces
• Subluxation is where some contact or articulating surfaces remains

Question 3

What are the three grades of muscle strain/tear?

Answer 3

• Grade 1: few fibres, localised pain and no loss of strength
• Grade 2: significant no of fibres, swelling, pain on contraction, reduced strength and limitation of movement
• Grade 3: complete tear – most common at musculotendinous junctions