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Flashcards in Injuries Deck (8)
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1
Q

Concussion

A

Normally caused by a blow to the head

It can occur in pretty much all sports and is very dangerous if not treated properly

2
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Fractures

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Its a broken or cracked bone

It can occur from a blow

3
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Dislocation

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When a bone is forced out of place at the joint

Occurs often because of a hard blow

4
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Strains

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Its an acute injury that causes injury to muscles or tendons or both
It can occur if you overstretch or going over the range of movement

5
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Torn cartilage

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It absorbs impacts
Its like elastic
It can occur if you overstretch or going over the range of movement
It occurs due to wear and tear

6
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Soft tissue injury

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Damage of muscles ligaments or tendons

Can occur if the range of movement is exceeded

7
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Abrasion

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A graze or a cut

It can occur from falling over during any sport or an impact

8
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Sprains

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Wrench or the twisting of ligaments

It can occur from a fall or stretching to far over the range of movement