Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Quiz 1

Which of these best defines acute injuries?

• Caused by sudden trauma e.g. hard tackle in rugby, two footed tackle in football. Immediate pain, swelling and loss of function

• Overuse injury as a result of continuous stress e.g. Achilles tendonitis, shin splints and tennis elbow

Which of these best defines Chronic Injuries?

• Sudden trauma e.g. hard rugby tackle, 2 footed football tackle

• Overuse injury e.g. shin splints, tennis elbow

Which of these is NOT an example of an acute injury?

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Which of these is NOT an example of a Chronic Injury?

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Concussion is an example of Chronic Injury, True or False?

• True

• False

Cramp is an example of an acute injury, true or false?

• True

• False

Contusion (bruise) is an example of a chronic injury, true or false?

• True

• False

Tendonitis is an example of an acute injury, true or false?

• True

• False

Pain around the joint, being unable to use the joint, swelling, bruising and tenderness are signs and symptoms of which acute injury?

• Open fracture,

• Concussion

• Cramp

• Sprain

What method would you use to treat strains?

• PRICED

• RICE

• ROCCOH

• SANCO