acute injuries

• acute injuries - occur from a sudden trauma and usually cause considerable pain

  • soft and hard tissue injuries
  • strains
  • dislocation
  • fractures
  • skin damage
  • sprains
  • head injuries
• head injuries - concussion

  normally caused by a blow to the head - symptoms include headaches, loss of balance, and slurred speech
• fractures

  broken or cracked bone - symptoms include pain and possibly deformity - most common type of fracture is a closed fracture where a bone is broken but there is no puncture through the skin
• dislocation

  when a bone is forced out of its normal position - deformity and swelling will be present
• sprain (LIGAMENTS)

  a damages ligament can occur when stretching too far past the normal range of a joint - ankle sprains are most common in sports which require twisting and turning at speed
• strains (MUSCLES)

  muscle pulls and tears are example of strains - muscle pulls or tears are very common in sports which require powerful contractions e.g. sprinting
• soft and hard tissue injuries

  this type of injury covers bruises and contusions - contact sports are likely to result in lots of soft tissue injuries
• skin damage

  abrasions, cuts and blisters are common injuries in sports - marathon runners may experience blisters on their feet due to the repetitive nature of running