PE preventing injuries

Soft Tissue Injuries

Damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons throughout the body.

Sprain

A stretching or tearing of ligaments.

Strain

An acute or chronic soft tissue injury that occurs to a muscle.

Dislocation

The ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.

Fracture

A crack or break in a bone.

Tendinopathy

Degeneration of a tendon.

Acute Injury

Sudden injury that occurs without warning.

Chronic Injury

Injury associated with overuse of a particular area of the body over time.

Acute Direct Injury

A result of external force, such as a collision with another person.

Acute Indirect Injury

Caused by a sudden change in direction where the force exceeds what the muscle or ligament can sustain.

Osteoporosis

Aggressive bone density loss, weakening bone structure and increasing incidence of bone damage.

Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

Ageing, low calcium, physical inactivity, and hormone imbalance.

Arthritis

Characterized by inflammation in joints causing stiffness and pain.

Osteoarthritis

A condition where healthy cartilage starts to break down and wear away.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic disease where the body’s immune system attacks soft tissue.