Sports Science R041 - LO3

What is the definition of a acute injury?

• Caused as a result of sudden trauma to the body

• Overuse injury

• Gradually over a period of time

• Continuous stress on the area

Which of the following is an example of an acute injury?

• Shin splints

• Tennis elbow

• Golfers elbow

• Broken leg in a football tackle

Which type of injury causes immediate pain and swelling with loss of function?

• Acute

• Chronic

• Shin splints

• Overuse

What type of injury is caused when ligaments are overstretched or torn around a joint?

• Tennis elbow

• Broken leg

• Strain

• Sprain

What type of injury is caused when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn?

• Sprain

• Strain

• Broken leg

• Concussion

What does the treatment R.I.C.E stand for?

• Rest Ice Compact Exit

• Rest In Cold Water

• Rest Ice Compression Elevate

• Run Ice Cold Elevation

Select the two types of fractures

• RICE

• Chronic and Acute

• Serious and not serious

• Open and Closed

Open fractures are;

• Where the broken end of the bone comes through the skin
• Where the skin is not broken
• Concussion
• Overuse injuries

What occurs after a blow or injury to the head?

• Sprain

• Strain

• Open Fracture

• Concussion

Abrasions (grazes and cuts) can be caused in a range of situations.

Which of the following is not going to cause an abrasion?

• Fall

• Tackled

• Gum Shield

• Collisions