Overstretching and/or tearing of ligaments or other connective tissues caused by traumatic twisting of a joint.
What is a sprain
100
Force that pulls and stretches tissue.
What is tension?
100
Fibrous connective tissue that helps hold bone to bone.
What is a ligament?
100
ice treatments applied to high-stress areas after practices/games,
proper conditioning & good mechanics
What is methods of preventing tendonitis?
100
Direct impact, compression, disease processes, repeated stressful motions, seizures
What are forces that can cause fractures?
200
Sports using repetitive motions, improper body mechanics or poor conditioning are common causes;
What is tendonitis?
200
Crackling or grating sound heard while moving.
What is crepitation?
200
Fluid-filled sacs located in the areas where muscles and tendons glide over the bones.
What is bursae
200
Protect: avoid further injury
What is the 'P' in PRICE?
200
Pain at site of injury, deformity, edema(swelling) at injury site, ecchymosis, immobility, numbness/tingling, pale or cold skin due to impaired circulation
What are symptoms of a fracture?
300
Overstretching or tearing of the muscles and/or adjacent tissues such as tendons and fascia.
What is a strain?
300
Looseness or instability of a joint due to an injury.
What is laxity?
300
Fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.
What is a tendon?
300
Check playing area for potential hazards; Appropriate strength training;
Preventive taping/bracing of vulnerable areas
What are steps that can help reduce the risk of ankle injuries?
300
An incomplete fracture of a long bone shaft; bone is also partially bent
What is a greenstick fracture?
400
rupture of tendon or muscle tissue, severe loss of function, possible muscle spasms, defect in muscle that is palpable
What is a 3rd degree muscle strain?
400
Symptoms may include dead arm weakness (inability to lift arm) and pain
What is subluxation
400
Injury resulting from a force that causes a joint to go beyond its normal limits.
What is a dislocation?
400
Educate athletes to proper technique in performing skills as well as preventive measures (ie. Post practice ice therapy)
What is reducing the risk bursitis?
400
A break in which one bone fragment becomes embedded in the interior of another bone fragment
What is an impacted fracture?
500
A condition in which calcium is produced within the muscle
What is Myositis Ossificans?
500
Tendons and ligaments are designed to withstand tension forces, but not this...
What is sheer?
500
A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints
What is synovial membrane
500
Strength conditioning; Using braces on vulnerable areas
What is reducing the risk of dislocation/subluxation?
500
A fracture having three or more fragments at a fracture site