SPORTS INJURY

SPORTS INJURY

INTERNALLY CAUSED INJURIES (2 CATEGORIES)
1. "These are injuries where a performer is solely responsible."
2. OVERUSE INJURIES
  1. Caused by either training or performing too much.
  2. CAN RESULT IN
    1. Stress fractures
    2. Muscle & Tendon injuries
    3. Tennis Elbow
    4. Cartilage damage
3. SUDDEN INJURIES
  1. Strain is put on the body owing to stretching , twisting and turning
  2. CAN RESULT IN
    1. Hamstring pulls
    2. Dislocations
    3. Ankle sprains
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GCSE PE
EXTERNALLY CAUSED INJURIES
1. Impact injuries
  1. Physical contact with opponents/ equipment/ playing surface.
2. "Caused by factors other than the performer themselves, for example, An opponent, equipment or playing surface."
3. Foul play or incorrect technique
4. Equipment or Clothing
5. Accidents
INJURY PREVENTION
1. RISK ASSESSMENT
  1. by teacher/ coach of equipment & Playing area
2. WARM-UPS & COOL DOWNS
3. PLAYER'S ADHERE TO RULES OF THE GAME
FIRST AID & EMERGENCY
1. HYPOTHERMIA
  1. Shivering - Rapid cooling of the body
    1. Make patient warm
2. FRACTURES
  1. Swelling of the area
  2. Different shape to normal
    1. Call 999/ Visit A&E
3. JOINT/ MUSCLE INJURIES
  1. RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
4. HEAD INJURIES
  1. Dilated Pupils
    1. Person should not be moved
5. CUTS
  1. Pressure the wound
  2. Plaster/ Bandage

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	Created by Chris Heley over 10 years ago