Common Injury Encountered by Officiating Officials and Athletes

It is a response to heat characterized by fatigue, weakness, and collapse due to an inadequate intake of water to compensate for the loss of fluids during sweating.

• Sprain

• Heat Exhaustion

• Fracture

• Dislocation

It is caused by torn fibers in a ligament. Swelling and bruising are some signs and symptoms.

• Sprain

• Heat Exhaustion

• Fracture

• Strain

It is when the two bones that come together to form a joint become separated; the joint is described as being dislocated.

• Sprain

• Heat Exhaustion

• Fracture

• Dislocation

It is a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle or tendon. Symptoms of this include pain, muscle spasms, and loss of strength.

• Sprain

• Heat Exhaustion

• Fracture

• Strain

It is a break in the bone that can occur from either a quick, one-time injury to the bone or from repeated stress to the bone over time.

• Sprain

• Heat Exhaustion

• Fracture

• Dislocation