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Observes Personal Safety Protocol to Avoid Dehydration, Overexertion, Hypothermia and Hyperthermia During MVPA Participation  Sports Injuries Injuries may occur when a person engages in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA). sports injuries are those that hap...

Observes Personal Safety Protocol to Avoid Dehydration, Overexertion, Hypothermia and Hyperthermia During MVPA Participation  Sports Injuries Injuries may occur when a person engages in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA). sports injuries are those that happen when playing sports or performing exercises. The most common sports injuries are: Sprain is a tear of ligament fibers, muscles or tendons supporting a joint. This can occur when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of movement. The most common sports injuries are: Contusion or bruise is bleeding into the soft tissue. It is caused by a direct blow from another person, an implement or an object. The most common sports injuries are: Concussion is caused by a direct blow to the head. Depending on the severity of the concussion, injury can cause varying levels of impairment of brain function. The most common sports injuries are: Dislocation occurs when the ball of a joint is forced out of its socket (i.e. arm forced out of the shoulder joint). The most common sports injuries are: Fracture is a break, crack, or shattering of a bone. The most common sports injuries are: Strains are injuries that involve the stretching, partial tearing, or complete tearing of a tendon.  Kinds of Injury Acute injuries occur suddenly when playing or exercising. Sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands are acute injuries.  Signs of an acute injury Sudden, severe pain. Swelling. Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle, or foot. An arm, elbow, wrist, hand, or finger that is very tender. Not being able to move a joint as normal. Extreme leg or arm weakness. A bone or joint that is visibly out of place.  Chronic injuries happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long time.  Signs of a chronic injury include: Pain when you play. Pain when you exercise. A dull ache when you rest. Swelling  Preventing Sports Injuries Exercise is good for the body and with proper precautions, sports injuries may be prevented. The quality of protective equipment - padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards – may contribute to safety in sports. Causes of sport injuries may include: improper or poor training practices wearing improper sporting gear being in poor health condition improper warm-up or stretching practices before a sporting event or exercise How can I treat Injuries? The benefits of the RICE method can be explained by stage: Rest: Immobilization prevents further injury and gives the body time to recover. Ice: Cold reduces pain by numbing the affected area. Compression: Pressure keeps swelling under control. Elevation: Keeping the injured body part above the heart reduces swelling and the associated pain and discomfort.