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WorksheetsDance Injuries
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why should an injured body part be elevated?
To strengthen the joint
To slow down blood flow and reduce swelling
To allow movement
To improve balance
Which of the following are safety precautions that can help you avoid injuries during physical activity?
Warm up and cool down
Do the activity according your rules
Talk about the proper technique for the activity
Make sure you are dehydrated
Where do dislocations commonly occur?
Back and neck
Knee and wrist
Shoulder and ankle
Hip and spine
Using the joints and muscles too much is likely to result in what type of injury?
traumatic
acute
overuse
muscle contract
What does the R stand for in the acronym R.I.C.E.?
Recovery
Rest
Restore
Raise
Bandaging the injured body part firmly is known as:
Band-Aid
Compression
Wrapping
Using a sling
What is the purpose of using ice on an injury?
To prevent the person from feeling pain
To allow the blood vessels to cool down
To stop the bleeding
To increase the blood flow
What type of injury is being described in the following statement: A partial or complete break in a bone.
sprain
abrasion
bruise
fracture
A pull in a muscle caused by severe overstretching is known as a ______________.
dislocation
strain
sprain
concussion
If you experience a fall and the skin is scraped off your body, this injury is known as ___________.
a tear
a strain
an abrasion
a sprain
What is the best definition of a sprain?
A violent twisting of the knee.
A stretched or torn ligament
A stretched or torn tendon
A violent collision with the floor
A bone being pulled out of it's normal position at the joint is known as a:
dislocation
broken bone
fracture
sprain
What causes a bruise?
Torn tendon
damaged blood vessels under the skin
skin infection
muscle tear
Which of the following explains the 'E' in the R.I.C.E. treatment?
Keep the injured part still.
Bandage the injured limb
Keep th injured part cold.
Raise the injured limb
What is an abrasion?
A torn ligament
A muscle tear
A scrape on the skin
swollen joint
What causes blisters?
Cold temperature
Repeated friction on the skin
Excess sugar
Sudden movement
Which of the following can lead to dance injuries?
Skipping warm up
Wearing the correct gear
Using a qualified instructor
Playing at the right level
Why is warming up before dancing important?
It helps improve memory
It reduces the risk of injury
It burns more calories
It prevents dehydration
