Sports Med CQ 1 Flashcards
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What are the classifications of sports injuries?
Sports injuries can be classified according to:
* Cause of the injury
* Type of body tissue damaged
What are the types of injuries classified by cause?
Types of injuries classified by cause include:
* Direct
* Indirect
* Overuse
What are direct injuries?
Caused by an external blow or force, such as a collision or being struck by an object
What are indirect injuries?
Caused by intrinsic forces that build up within the body from the actions of the performer
What are overuse injuries?
Caused by excessive and/or repetitive force on bones, joints, tendons, and muscles
What are the classifications according to tissue type?
Injuries can be classified as:
* Soft tissue
* Hard tissue
What is a soft tissue injury?
Injury to body tissue other than bones and teeth, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin
What types of injuries are considered soft tissue injuries?
Soft tissue injuries include:
* Tears
* Sprains
* Contusions
* Skin abrasions
* Lacerations
* Blisters
What is the RICER method?
A method for managing soft tissue injuries involving:
* Rest
* Ice
* Compression
* Elevation
* Referral
What are hard tissue injuries?
Injuries that involve damage to bones and teeth
What are common types of fractures?
Common types of fractures include:
* Open or compound
* Closed or simple
* Complicated
What are the signs and symptoms of a fracture?
Signs and symptoms include:
* Pain at the site
* Inability to move the injured part
* Deformity
* Swelling and discoloration
What is the DRSABCD procedure?
A procedure for managing injuries that includes:
* Danger
* Response
* Send for help
* Airway
* Breathing
* CPR
* Defibrillation
What does the TOTAPS method stand for?
TOTAPS stands for:
* Talk
* Observe
* Touch
* Active movement
* Passive movement
* Skills test
What is a sprain?
Stretching or tearing of a ligament, which connects bone to bone and provides joint stability
What is a contusion?
Also known as a bruise, it refers to bleeding into soft tissue caused by a direct blow
What is the purpose of the inflammatory response?
To defend the body against harmful substances, dispose of dead tissue, and promote renewal of normal tissue
What are the phases of the inflammatory response?
The phases include:
* Phase 1: Inflammatory stage
* Phase 2: Repair and regenerative stage
* Phase 3: Remodelling stage
What happens during Phase 1 of the inflammatory response?
Characterized by pain, redness, heat, swelling, and loss of function around the injured area
What is the aim of immobilization in injury management?
To prevent further injury and allow for healing
What should be done in the immediate treatment of skin injuries?
Steps include:
* Control bleeding
* Clean the wound
* Apply antiseptic
* Dress the wound
What is the ‘No HARM’ policy?
A guideline to avoid:
* No Heat
* No Alcohol
* No Running
* No Massage
What is a muscle tear?
A disruption of the fibres of a muscle or tendon, often called a strain
Fill in the blank: RICER stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, _______.
Referral
