injurys

Define acute injuries:

• occur at a specific time. Sudden injury associated w traumatic event.

• Fracture/ ligament tear

Define chronic injuries

• occur over a period of time. Slowly developed injury associated with repetition or continuous stress

• Tennis elbow

Define features

• partial or complete break in the bone due to an excessive force that overcomes the bones potential to flex

• Compound- fractured bones break through the skin creating an open wound

• Simple- skin remains unbroken

Define dislocation

• bone is displaced, moving it out of its original position

• Subluxation- causes damage to the ligaments that connect bone to bone.

What is a contusion

• area of skin or tissue where the blood vessels have ruptured.

• Severe ones can lead to deep tissue damage

Define haematoma

• damaged tissue leads to a haematoma- localised congealed bleeding from the ruptured blood vessels

Define sprain

• damage to ligaments which connect bone to bone and support a joint

• Forces the joint beyond RoM

• Symptoms: swelling, bruising, possible dislocation

Strain

• damage to muscle fibres or tendon connecting muscle to bone.

• Partial or Complete rupture

• Symptoms: swelling, discolouration, bruising

Abrasion

• superficial damage to skin caused by scraping

• Open wound may contain dirt or gravel requiring cleaning

Blisters

• separation of the layers of skin where a pocket of fluid forms due to friction

Define concussion

• disturbance of brain function - dizziness, headache, nausea.

• Common in rugby and boxing

Define SALTAPS

• S- stop the game

• A- ask questions about the injury. Ask for consent

• L- look for signs of swelling

• T- touch the area gently

• A- active movement. Ask if they can move the area without assistance

• P- passive movement. Gently move injured area through RoM

• S- strength testing. Ask if they can stand, lift or put pressure on the area