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- precautions and equipment can be instrumental in preventing or lessening injuries from sports or physical activities.
- is a session which takes place prior to doing physical activity; usually it will consist of light cardiovascular exercises combined with stretches.
- a period of low-impact or slower exercise following a more intense workout to allow the body to gradually return to its normal physiological level.
- is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too far or tears, the joint will become painful and swell.
- the contracting/over-shortening of muscles as a result causing an unpleasant sensation or pain.
- is a broken bone, the same as a crack or a break.
- This injury can be very painfuland can temporarily deform and immobilize thejoint.
- The most common locations for this injury are shoulders and fingers, but can also occur inelbows, knees and hips
- is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint.
- is a painful skin condition where fluid fills a space between layers of skin.
- is a supportive device used to keep in place any suspected fracture in one's arm or leg.
- ANY FLEXIBLE OBJECT, LIKE A PILLOW OR A BED SHEET WITH SEVERAL FOLDS.
- THIS TYPE IS USED FOR FOOT, ANKLE AND JOINT FRACTURES.
- SUCH AS WOOD OR PLASTIC BOARDS, BROOMSTICK, BOOK OR A ROLLED-OUT NEWSPAPERS, WHICH CAN BE USED TO SPLINT A FRACTURED ARM OR LEG.
- Is a piece of material used either to cover wounds, to keep dressings in controlling bleeding, to support a medical device such as a splint, or on its own to provide support to the body.
- is when a muscle is stretched too much and tears. It is also called a pulled muscle.
- is a painful injury. It can be caused by an accident, overusing a muscle, or using a muscle in the wrong way.
- Is used for the temporary or permanent bandaging of wounds, the immobilization of fractures and dislocations, and as sling for the support of an injured part of the body.