Week 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Sport injuries?
A
Direct - External force
Indirect - Internal force
Overuse - Repetition
2
Q
Open injury?
A
Means that skin has been broken - blood usually escapes
3
Q
Skin abrasions?
A
Occur when outer layer of skin is removed
4
Q
Lacerations?
A
A cut usually requires stitches
5
Q
Blisters?
A
Occur because of friction
6
Q
Soft tissue injuries?
A
A closed injury occurs beneath the skin
closed injuries bruising, muscle pull, strains and sprains
7
Q
No harm principle
A
H - heat - avoid hot showers
A - Alcohol - increase swelling
R - running - may worsen injury
M - Massage - increase swelling & bleeding
8
Q
Dislocations - Subluxation?
A
A partial dislocation where the joint dislocates and then relocates
