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What type of forces act to stretch or pull a structure during an injury?

  • Compressive Forces
  • Shear Forces
  • Tensile Forces (correct)
  • Gravity Forces

Chronic injuries occur suddenly and are usually the result of a specific trauma.

False (B)

What causes swelling in an injured body part?

Fluid accumulation due to increased blood flow and blood vessel permeability.

A __________ injury involves a complete tear of the fibers and results in complete loss of function.

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Match the types of injuries with their definitions:

<p>Sprain = Injury to a ligament Strain = Injury to a muscle or tendon Fracture = Break in a bone Dislocation = Displacement of a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe the inflammatory response?

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Shear forces cause twisting of the structure.

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Name the four common types of musculoskeletal injuries.

<p>Sprain, strain, fracture, dislocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of injury is characterized by twisting or pulling force?

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A dislocation occurs when muscles are pulled beyond their normal range of motion.

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What is a common cause of stress fractures?

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Tendinopathy is primarily caused by repetitive movement using ________ technique.

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What type of chronic injury is characterized by the wear and tear of a joint?

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Match the injury type with its common cause:

<p>Sprain = Twisting force Fracture = Breaking fall Tendinopathy = Poor technique Bursitis = Repetitive stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strains are typically caused by a falling accident.

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Name one injury that can result from a bump or hit to the body.

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What causes an injury?

An injury occurs when tissues or organs are damaged due to forces exceeding their resistance.

Acute Injury

Injuries that appear suddenly, often from a specific event.

Chronic Injury

Injuries that develop over time, often due to repetitive stress.

Tensile Force

A force that pulls or stretches a structure away from its center.

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Compressive Force

A force that pushes or compresses a structure towards its center.

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Shear Force

A force that twists a structure by applying opposing forces to different ends.

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Inflammatory Response

The body's natural response to injury, characterized by swelling, pain, redness, and warmth.

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Why does a body part swell after injury?

Increased blood flow and vessel permeability causing fluid accumulation around an injury.

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Sprain

An injury that occurs when ligaments are stretched beyond their normal range of motion, often caused by twisting or pulling forces.

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Strain

An injury that involves a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle or tendon. Often happens during fast movements or rapid acceleration.

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Fracture

A break in a bone, typically caused by a fall or direct impact. Growing bones are more prone to fractures due to their lower density.

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Dislocation

When two bones at a joint separate from their normal alignment. Occurs due to forceful impacts or falls.

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Stress Fracture

Tiny cracks in a bone that occur due to repetitive stress and overuse. Repeated forceful impacts can lead to micro-damage in the bone, eventually causing a stress fracture.

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Tendonitis

Inflammation of the tendon, often caused by repetitive movements or poor technique. Think of tendons like strong ropes attaching muscles to bones. Repetitive strain can lead to tendonitis.

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Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear of a joint's cartilage, leading to joint deterioration. Normal friction can degrade the cartilage, causing bones to rub against each other.

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Bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa, fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints. Repetitive stress can irritate the bursa, causing swelling and pain.

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Concussion

A life-threatening brain injury often caused by a blow or bump to the head. It can disrupt the regular function of the brain, leading to various symptoms.

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Concussion

A temporary loss of consciousness or altered mental state, often caused by a blow to the head. It can cause a range of symptoms, from dizziness to memory loss.

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Concussion

The brain is a delicate organ, and even a mild bump or hit can cause damage.

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Study Notes

Exercise Safety and First Aid

  • This unit covers exercise safety and first aid, focusing on safety practices in sports and exercise.
  • It aims to differentiate between acute and chronic injuries.
  • It describes common forces during injury mechanisms.
  • It explains the inflammatory response's role in healing.

Causes of Common Sports Injuries

  • Injuries occur when tissues or organs encounter trauma or physical force greater than their capacity to resist or absorb.
  • Acute injuries are sudden and severe, occurring during physical activity.
  • Chronic injuries develop over time due to repetitive stress or misuse.

Common Forces During Injury Mechanism

  • Tensile forces: These forces act away from the center of a structure, causing a pull or stretch.
  • Compressive forces: These forces act on the center of a structure, causing it to bend or fold.
  • Shear forces: These forces act on opposing sides of a structure, causing it to twist.

Musculoskeletal Structures and Injuries

  • Ligaments: Stabilize joints; a sprain is the injury.
  • Tendons: Attach muscles to bones; a strain is the injury.
  • Muscles: Create movements; a strain is the injury.
  • Bones: Anchor muscles; a fracture is the injury.
  • Joints: Fulcrum for movement; a dislocation is the injury.

Sprains and Strains – Severity

  • Sprains: Damage and stretching to ligaments surrounding a joint.
    • Mild: Minimal tear, pain when moved.
    • Moderate: Partial tear, pain at rest and when moved or activated.
    • Severe: Complete tear, full loss of function.
  • Strains: Pulling or tearing of muscle or tendon.

Acute Injuries

  • Sprain: Overstretched ligament from forced joint movement.
  • Strain: Twist, pull or tear of muscle or tendon (non-contact or from overstretching).
  • Fracture: Bone break, from high impact/stress.
  • Dislocation: Separation of bones, from movement beyond normal range.
  • Concussion: Life-threatening brain injury from bumps or hits to the body.

Chronic Injuries

  • Stress Fracture: Tiny cracks in a bone from repetitive force (overuse).
  • Tendinopathy/Tendinitis: Muscle-tendon injury from muscular imbalance.
  • Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear of a joint, diminishing cartilage protection.
  • Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa, irritating surrounding structures from repetitive stress.
  • Heat illnesses result from excessive dehydration and high body temperature, often from poor training conditions.
  • Extreme heat hinders the body's cooling mechanism through sweat evaporation.
  • This can increase core body temperature past safe limits, leading to heatstroke or other severe health issues.

Signs of Dehydration

  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Dry mouth
  • Flushed skin
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Dry skin
  • Hot skin
  • Rapid pulse
  • Frequent need to urinate

Injury Prevention Strategies

  • Implement comprehensive training programs.
  • Use protective equipment and practice correct techniques.
  • Incorporate recovery strategies into training regimens.
  • Follow rules and maintain good sports decorum during competition.

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Test your knowledge on exercise safety and first aid practices. This quiz covers the differences between acute and chronic injuries, injury mechanisms, and the healing process. Understand the common forces that contribute to sports injuries and how to respond effectively.

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