A-Level PE OCR Injuries

Acute

Sudden injury associated with a traumatic event

Chronic injuries

slowly developed injury, sometimes due to overuse

Hard Tissue injury

Damage to the bone, joint or cartilage including fractures and dislocations

Soft tissue injury

Damage to the skin, muscle, tendon or ligament including tears, strains and sprains

Fracture

partial or complete break in bone due to excessive force

Dislocation

Displacement of one bone from another

Contusion and haematoma

bruies- blood vessels ruptured, localised congealed bleeding can be superficial or deep

Sprain

overstretch or tear in ligament

Strain

overstretch or tear in muscle or tendon

Abrasion

superficial damage to the skin caused by a scraping action against a surface

Blister

Friction forming separation of layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms

Concussion

Traumatic brain injury resulting in a disturbance of brain function

Symptoms of concussion

headache, dizziness, visual problems etc.

Stress fracture

A tiny crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force, often from overuse

Tendinosis

deterioration of a tendon in response to chronic overuse and repetitive strain

Tennis elbow

Tendon pain in the forearm due to chronic overuse and repetitive strain

Cold Therapy

applying ice or cold to an injury or after exercise for a theraputic effect, such as reduced swelling

Heat therapy

Applying heat to an area before training for a therapeutic effect, such as increased blood flow.

Contrast Therapy

The use of alternate cold and heat for a therapeutic effect, such as increased blood flow.

Physiotherapy

physical treatment of injury and disease using methods such as mobilisation, massage , exercise therapy and postural training.