Types of Injuries
Caused by violent impacts to the head and is common in combat sports such as boxing but also in contact sports such as rugby union
Concussion
What does I stand for in RICE and why do you need it?
Ice
What does E stand for in RICE and why do you need it?
Elevation
To prevent injury in sports what type of thing would you need to do for cricket?
Wear protective gear E.G Helmet
What does C stand for in RICE and why do you need it?
Compression
joint injuries that occur when the bones meeting at the joint are dislodged through impact, twisting or a pre-existing weakness in that area.
Dislocation
What does the R in RICE stand for? and why do yuo need it?
Rest
caused due to repetitive actions or poor technique.
Overuse injuries
In a game such as dodgeball to stop injuries what would you need to make sure everyone does?
Follow the rules E.G. No head shots
Not doing this before exercise can lead to pain and discomfort throughout the activity?
Warming up/ stretching
broken bones caused by impact, twisting or repetitive stress of the bone. Fractures are very painful and sometimes require surgery to ensure the bone is correctly aligned
Fractures
Wearing helmets stops concussion?
True or false
\False it might prevent it
Give an example of repetitive injury in a sport
Tennis/ Golfers elbow
What type of gear/ equipment would you use in rugby to prevent injury?
Mouthguards/ Scrum hat / Tapping
What are some of the effects of concussion?
Dizziness/ Confusion/Neusea
damage to a ligament that crosses a joint. Ligaments can be damaged by moving the joint beyond its typical range of motion or through over-use of the joint.
Sprain
What is a dislocation?
Abnormal separation of joints
damage to a ligament or damage to muscles or tendons
A sprain is an injury to the ligaments
A strain is an injury to muscles or tendons.
What's a problem that effects the shin called and how can you help stop it
Shin splints - Exercise on softer ground/ rest more/stretch often
Why would an injury end up being carreer ending?
If a person could not play their sport ever again.
damage to the skin caused by impacts and collisions. Abrasions are initially treated by compressing the affected area.
Abrasions
What type of joint usually gets dislocated?
Ball and socket. E.g. Shoulder , knee
A small fracture in the bones caused by overuse
Stress fracture
Similar to tennis elbow whats another sports that you could get repetitive use problems?
Darts
What is a stress fracture?
A small fracture in the bones caused by over use.