Sports Injuries

Front

What type of soft tissue connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons

Front

What tissue shortens and lengthens to move the human skeleton?

Back

Muscles

Front

What are the names of these two bones?

Back

Tibia and Fibula

Front

Warm up before exercise to reduce the risk of ________, which can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected muscle.

Back

Strain

Front

If it hurts to move a joint after you get a _________, see your doctor.

Back

Sprain

Front

A brain injury that changes the way your brain normally works. A bump, blow or jolt to the head or a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth.

Back

concussion

Front

List two Safety precautions that can help you avoid injuries during physical activity: Warm up, cool down, Ride a bike with no helmet, wear baggy clothes, horse play, wearing tight clothes, no helmet, no worries

Back

Warm up, cool down

Front

What is the most common sports injury?

Back

Sprained ankles

Front

One way to prevent overuse injuries is to...

Back

Mix it up and play multiple sports year round

Front

Another way to prevent overuse injuries is to...

Back

Always use proper technique and form