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What is a sign of chronic injury according to the text?
What is a sign of chronic injury according to the text?
- Pain when you rest
- Swelling when you play
- Preventing Sports Injuries
- A dull ache when you exercise (correct)
Which type of injury is caused by a direct blow to the head?
Which type of injury is caused by a direct blow to the head?
- Contusion
- Fracture
- Sprain
- Concussion (correct)
What kind of injury occurs suddenly when playing or exercising?
What kind of injury occurs suddenly when playing or exercising?
- Strains
- Dislocation
- Acute injuries (correct)
- Chronic injuries
Which injury involves the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon?
Which injury involves the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon?
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What type of injury occurs when a joint is forced out of its socket?
What type of injury occurs when a joint is forced out of its socket?
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What is the result of bleeding into the soft tissue?
What is the result of bleeding into the soft tissue?
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Signs and Types of Injuries
- Chronic injury often exhibits persistent pain or discomfort over time, indicating ongoing damage or stress to the affected area.
- A concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head, resulting in a temporary disruption of brain function.
- Acute injuries occur suddenly during physical activities, such as playing sports or exercising, often leading to immediate symptoms.
- Tendon injuries involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon, which connects muscles to bones, potentially affecting movement.
- Dislocations occur when a joint is forced out of its socket, leading to painful swelling and loss of normal function in the joint.
- Bleeding into the soft tissue results in bruising or hematomas, which can cause swelling, tenderness, and discoloration around the affected area.
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