Types of injuries
This type of injury happens suddenly, usually due to impact or trauma.
Acute Injury
This type of injury involves muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Soft tissue injuries.
These injuries affect bones and teeth
Hard tissue injuries
This condition involves inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness
Arthritis
Worn on joints to provide support and reduce the risk of injury.
Braces or supports
This injury develops over time due to repetitive stress.
Overuse injury
The immediate treatment method using rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
RICER
A small crack in the bone caused by overuse.
Stress fracture
This condition causes bones to become weak and brittle
Osteoporosis
Worn on the feet to improve grip and reduce the risk of slips and falls
Appropriate footwear
A tear or overstretch of a ligament is called this.
Sprain
The “I” in RICER stands for this
Ice
Normal position of joint or other body part is pushed out of place.
Dislocation
This type of arthritis is caused by wear and tear of the joints over time
Osteoarthritis
These are placed on hard surfaces or around equipment to reduce impact forces.
Mats or padding
A tear or overstretch of a muscle or tendon is called this
Strain
Sprinting at 100% and tearing your hamstring would be what classification of injury?
Acute, soft tissue, indirect
This autoimmune disease causes the body to attack its own joints
Rheumatoid arthritis
Used to protect the head from injury during contact sports.
Helmet
Name one intrinsic factor that increases the risk of injury.
age, gender, flexibility, strength, or body composition
This condition involves inflammation of a tendon
Tendinitis
Name one benefit of exercise for managing arthritis or osteoporosis
reduced joint stiffness, improved mobility, or increased bone strength
Worn to protect teeth during contact sports
Mouthguard