Sports Injuries Flashcards
How could you prevent a sports injury?
Wear correct safety Warm up Stretch Hydration Follow codes of conduct
What is classed as a common sports injury?
Bruising Ankle Sprain Shin Splints Muscle Strain Soft Tissue Injuries
What is a soft tissue injury?
Strain or rupture of muscles, tendons, nerves or ligaments
What is a hard tissue injury?
Injury that involves a bone. Such as fractures, dislocations or breaks
What does DRSABCD mean?
D- check for danger R- Check for a response S- Send for help A- Check airways B- See if breathing C- CPR D- Defibrillation
What does SALTAPS mean?
S- Stop play
A- Ask player (How, where, why)
L- Look for discolouration, swelling
T- Touch the injured site, compare it with other limb
A- Active Movement, can the player move the limb?
P- Passive Movement, Move the limb in different directions
S- Stand Up if player can go on
Why do you apply compression to a injury?
To keep the swelling of the injury down and restricts internal bleeding
How long do you need to apply ice to a injury?
Apply for 20 minutes then once an hour for 24-72 hours
If a player was injured on a field, what acronym would you use?
SALTAPS
What is no HARM?
No H- Heat A-Alcohol R-Running M-Massages
For the first 24-72 hours
In RICERS, Why do you need elevation?
To reduce blood flow on injury, raise limb above heart
What acronym is important for common sporting injuries?
RICERS
What are some soft tissued injury symptoms?
Pain, Swelling, Loss of Movement, bruising
What is First-Aid
The first person to reach the injured person before medical help arrives.
What is an acute sporting injury?
An injury that occurs spontaneously during a sport.
