Understanding Sports Injuries

What is a sports injury?

• A sports injury is a mental condition affecting athletes.

• A sports injury is a type of food poisoning.

• A sports injury is a financial loss incurred by a sports team.

• A sports injury is physical damage sustained by an athlete during sports or exercise.

Name one type of sports injury.

• Tendonitis

• Sprain

• Concussion

• Fracture

What do we call a pulled muscle?

• muscle tear

• muscle strain

• muscle cramp

• muscle sprain

What is a common treatment for sprains?

• Surgery

• Heat therapy

• Painkillers only

• R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

What is a tendon?

• A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

• A tendon is a type of ligament.

• A tendon connects bone to bone.

• A tendon is a type of muscle tissue.

What happens when a tendon gets hurt?

• A tendon injury leads to increased strength and flexibility.

• A tendon injury causes immediate healing and no symptoms.

• Tendon injuries have no effect on mobility or pain.

• A tendon injury can cause pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility.

What is a muscle strain?

• A muscle strain is a type of muscle growth.

• A muscle strain is a condition caused by muscle fatigue.

• A muscle strain is an inflammation of the muscle.

• A muscle strain is an injury to a muscle caused by overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers.

How can we prevent sports injuries?

• Engage in proper warm-up, use appropriate equipment, maintain conditioning, practice techniques, and listen to your body.

• Ignore pain and keep playing

• Skip warm-ups entirely

• Use outdated or damaged equipment

What is the R.I.C.E method?

• R.I.C.E stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

• Rest, Ice, Heat, Elevation

• Relaxation, Ice, Compression, Elevation

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Exercise

What does R in R.I.C.E stand for?

• Rest

• Run

• Relax

• Rehydrate