Common Sports Injuries Quiz

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Which type of physical activity is classified as vigorous?

  • Brisk walking
  • Aerobic dance (correct)
  • Jogging
  • Eating

Which of the following is NOT a common type of ankle sprain?

  • High ankle sprain
  • Frontal sprain (correct)
  • Eversion
  • Stretch/Tear

What characterizes a sprain?

  • A dislocation of a joint
  • A tear in the skin
  • A tear of ligament fibers, muscles, or tendons (correct)
  • A fracture of bone

How can one prevent sports-related injuries?

<p>Warming up before an activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can acute injuries be differentiated from chronic injuries?

<p>Acute injuries occur suddenly, while chronic injuries develop over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What typically causes a concussion?

<p>Direct blow to the head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes a dislocation?

<p>It happens when the ball portion of a joint is forced out of its socket. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a contusion?

<p>Bleeding into the soft tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grade of concussion indicates the most severe symptoms?

<p>Grade 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily damaged during a sprain?

<p>Ligament fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Sports Injuries

  • Sports injuries occur during Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA).
  • Examples of MVPA include brisk walking, cycling, jogging, aerobic dance, and cycling uphill.

Common Sports Injuries

  • Sprain: A sprain is a tear of ligament fibers, muscles, or tendons.
    • Ankle Sprains:
      • High ankle sprain
      • Eversion
      • Stretch/Tear

Sprains

  • A sprain occurs when the ligament fibers, muscles, or tendons supporting a joint tear.

Contusions or Bruises

  • Contusions or bruises occur when bleeding occurs within the soft tissue.

Concussions

  • Concussions happen when a direct blow to the head occurs.
  • Concussions are categorized as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or severe (grade 3) based on the symptoms.

Dislocations

  • Dislocations occur when a joint's ball portion is forced out of its socket.
  • Dislocations can occur in the shoulder joint, for example.

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