Signs and Symptoms of injuries as well as situations.pptx

Overview of Sports Injuries

1. Types of Sports Injuries

2. Acute injuries Chronic injuries Sports injuries are broadly categorized into two kinds:

3. A. Bone Fracture - occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than the bone can bear There are 3 kinds: 1. Acute fractures 2. Stress fractures . 3. Growth plate fractures. Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries

4. Acute Fracture- the result of a traumatic injury that causes a clean and immediate break in the bone. Stress Fractures- a very small, fine break in the bone as a result of continuous overuse. Growth plate fractures- affects the layer of growing tissue near the ends of a child's bones.

5. B. Dislocation - a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint.

6. C. Sprain - an injury to a ligament caused by stretching the ligament too far or tearing it

7. D. Tendonitis - when a tendon is inflamed

8. E. Bursitis - inflammation of the bursa. -fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body

9. Common Sports Injuries

10. Rotator cuff injury Impingement Instability Shoulder Injuries

11. Fracture Dislocation Tendon tear Knee Injuries

12. Symptoms of Sports Injuries

13. Sudden, severe pain. Extreme swelling or bruising. Not being able to place weight on a leg, knee, ankle, or foot. Not being able to move a joint normally. Extreme weakness of an injured limb. A bone or joint that is visibly out of place. Symptoms of an acute injury include:

14. Pain when you play or exercise. Swelling and a dull ache when you rest. Symptoms of a chronic injury due to overuse include: