PE - Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

What are the two categories of sports injuries?

- Acute - Chronic

What is an acute injury?

Sudden onset, usually from a specific incident

What is a chronic injury?

Gradual onset, develop over time through repetitive stress

What are the main acute injuries?

- Fractures - Dislocations - Strains - Sprains

What are the main chronic injuries?

- Achilles tendonitis - Stress fracture - Tennis elbow

What is a fracture?

A break or crack in a bone caused by excessive force or impact

What are the types of fractures?

- Simple - Compound - Stress - Greenstick

What is a simple fracture?

The bone breaks but doesn't pierce the skin

What is a compound fracture?

Bone breaks through the skin

What is a greenstick fracture?

Incomplete fracture, common in children

What are some common causes of fractures?

- Direct impact - Falls - Collision Sports - Overuse

What are some symptoms of a fracture?

- Pain - swelling - deformity - inability to bear weight

What is a dislocation?

Complete displacement of bones at a joint, disrupting normal joint structure

Where are some common sites of dislocations?

- Shoulder - fingers - knee - hip - elbow

What is a strain?

Injury to your muscle fibres or tendons

What is the grading system for a strain?

Grade 1: Mild stretching, few fibres torn

Grade 2: Moderate tearing, partial muscle rupture

Grade 3: Complete rupture of muscle / tendon

Where are common sites for strains?

- Hamstrings - Quadriceps - calf - Lower back