SOC 10:Preventing injuries

Question 1

What are the 8 different types of injuries

Answer 1

Soft tissue injury (muscle, ligament or tendon)
Dislocation
Fractures
Abrasions
Concussions
Torn cartilage
Strain( tendon or muscle)
Sprain(ligament)

Question 2

What are Ligaments?

Answer 2

Elastic fibres that join one bone to another, usually hold things together and keep them stable. They keep your skeleton supported whilst allowing movement

Question 3

What are tendons

Answer 3

Are non-elastic fibres that attach muscle to bone , and help to move them . Tendons let you apply power and movement. Tendons grow in strength the more you use them

Question 4

What is concussion?

Answer 4

Concussion is an injury normally caused by a blow to the head and can happen in many sports.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of concussion?

Answer 5

headaches, weakness, loss of coordination or balance, confusion or slurred speech.

Question 6

What is a fracture?

Answer 6

A fracture is a broken or a cracked bone that can occur from a blow. There are several types of fractures

Question 7

What are the four types of fractures?

Answer 7

In closed, compound fractures,simple fracture,stress fracture

Question 8

In closed fracture

Answer 8

In closed: the skin over the break is not damaged.

Question 9

Compound fractures

Answer 9

Compound fractures: the broken bone protrudes through the skin.

Question 10

Simple fracture

Answer 10

take place in one line, with no displacement of the bone.

Question 11

Stress fractures

Answer 11

They can happen as a result of fatigue.(overuse injuries)

Question 12

Dislocations

Answer 12

A dislocation is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position. Often occurs as a result of a hard blow which causes one of the bones to be displaced.

Question 13

Symptoms of a dislocation

Answer 13

deformity and swelling of the joint, which is locked out of position.

Question 14

Torn cartilage

Answer 14

Cartilage is a firm elastic substance which lines adjoining bones. It absorbs the impact on the bones while reducing the friction during sports/ activity.
Damage to cartilage often occurs due to wear and tear from long-term overuse.

Question 15

Sprains

Answer 15

A sprain is a damaged ligament.Sprains often occur when stretching too far past the normal range of a joint, but can also be caused by falling or colliding with an opponent.

Question 16

What is the most common sprain in sport?

Answer 16

A twisted ankle

Question 17

What is the symptom of a sprain?

Answer 17

Swelling

Question 18

Soft tissue injury

Answer 18

Joints are where two or more bones meet. They are particular prone injury because movement past the range can tear or pull tendons or ligaments

Question 19

What is a strain?

Answer 19

A strain is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or a tendon ( while a sprain is an injury to a ligament).

Question 20

What is one of the most common strain?

Answer 20

Hamstring strain

Question 21

Greenstick break

Answer 21

Break only part way across the bone

Question 22

Transverse

Answer 22

Break straight across

Question 23

Impacted

Answer 23

Pieces locked into each other

Question 24

Comminuted

Answer 24

Broken into more than two pieces

Question 25

Oblique

Answer 25

Break at an angle

Question 26

Abrasions

Answer 26

Abrasions or grazes can be caused by friction of the skin against a rough surface. It can occur from a tackle or just simply falling over during a game of football

Question 27

What is golfers elbow?

Answer 27

Golfer’s Elbow is felt as pain on the inside of the elbow. It is a repetitive strain injury caused by overuse of the forearm muscles i.e gripping, lifting and activities that involve repetitive forward bending of the wrist.

Question 28

What is tennis elbow?

Answer 28

inflammation of the tendons of the elbow (epicondylitis) caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm.

Question 29

What does rice stand for?

Answer 29

Rest,Ice,Compress,Elevate

Question 30

Rest

Answer 30

Rest the injured area for 48 hours

Question 31

Ice

Answer 31

Ice for 20 mins at a time, 4-8 times per day

Question 32

Compress

Answer 32

Compress to help reduce swelling

Question 33

Elevate

Answer 33

Elevate the injured limb 6-10 inches above the heart

Question 34

What are the five injury prevention techniques?

Answer 34

Correct application of the principles of training Correct application and adherence to the rules Use of appropriate protective clothing Checking of equipment and facilities Use of a warm-up and cool-down

Question 35

Playing to the rules and competition

Answer 35

All games and sports have rules so that there can be fair competition. Rules help to ensure player safety.

Question 36

Protective equipment/clothing

Answer 36

Mnay activities require protective equipment or specific clothing. This will vary depending on the sport and position.

Question 37

Checking equipmeng and facilities

Answer 37

Organisers and officials, as well as participants, need to check for safety. E.g frozen pitch