Types of injury

• Acute injuries

  • Occur at a specific moment in time
  • Symptoms include swelling, pain , bruising , lack of movement , disfiguration
  • Eg - boxer breaking jaw
• Chronic injuries

  • Occur over a period of time
  • associated with repeated or continuous stress
  • Eg - tennis elbow
• Injuries can be classified as

  • acute or chronic injuries
  • Soft or hard tissue
• Soft tissue

  • Most common type
  • Includes strains and sprains of muscle , tendons or ligaments
  • Results in inflammation or bruising (internal bleeding)
  • Require immediate attention to reduce recovery time.
• Hard tissue

  • Involves damage to bones, joint , or cartilage
  • Includes fractures , dislocations
  • Results in inflammation or bleeding , and joint instability