Classification and Consequences of Sports Injuries

The video tutorial explains how sports injuries are classified and managed. It covers the classification of injuries based on how they occur (direct, indirect, or overuse) and the type of tissue affected (soft or hard). Examples are provided for each type, such as direct injuries from external forces, indirect injuries from internal forces, and overuse injuries from repeated stress. The video also discusses the importance of allowing time for healing to prevent further damage.

What are the three main ways to classify sports injuries?

• Acute, Chronic, Recurrent

• Simple, Complex, Compound

• Internal, External, Mixed

• Direct, Indirect, Overuse

Which of the following is an example of a direct injury?

• A stress fracture from repetitive motion

• A sprained ankle from running

• A bruise from a cricket ball

• A torn ligament from overuse

What characterizes an indirect injury?

• It results from internal forces away from the contact site

• It involves both soft and hard tissues

• It is caused by repetitive stress

• It occurs at the site of external contact

Which of the following is a common cause of overuse injuries?

• Sudden impact

• Repetitive stress without adequate rest

• Direct contact with an object

• Genetic predisposition

What is a potential consequence of not allowing overuse injuries to heal?

• Immediate recovery

• Increased muscle strength

• Development of larger injuries

• Improved flexibility

What type of tissue is affected in a sprained ankle?

• Cartilage

• Ligament

• Teeth

• Bone

Which of the following is considered a hard tissue injury?

• Strained hamstring

• Skin abrasion

• Fractured bone

• Bruised muscle

What is the proper classification for a torn hamstring?

• Direct soft tissue injury

• Indirect soft tissue injury

• Direct hard tissue injury

• Indirect hard tissue injury

Which of the following is NOT a soft tissue?

• Bone

• Muscle

• Skin

• Vein

What is the technical term for a graze?

• Contusion

• Sprain

• Abrasion

• Fracture