Skeletal System absorbs impacts and collisions so can lead to injury
Some injuries are chronic, which means they develop over a period of
time and usually caused by stress
Caused by training too hard, poor technique, poor footwear and lack of recovery time
Chronic injury
Occur due to repeated powerful muscle movement
Injuries should be treated by applying an
ice-pack and resting for several weeks
Physiotherapy and possibly cortisone injections may be
needed to treat these conditions
Shin splints
Shin splints are pains in the lower leg, caused by
continuous stress over a long period of time
Either the tendons around the tibia become inflamed, or
'stress fractured' develop
Stress fractures are cracks along the length of the bone
Shin splints should be treated with ice packs and plenty
of rest. Cushioned footwear and special insoles can help
to prevent the injury returning
Acute injuries
Sprained/twisted ankle
Occur suddenly during an activity
Sprains
They involve ligaments rather than muscles and tendons
Sprains occur when the ligaments at the joints get
stretched and torn
A sharp twist of the foot can give you a sprained or twisted ankle. Severe
sprains result in torn ligaments
Fractures
Simple
Means that the bone is cracked but the shin is not broken
Compound
Means that the skin is broken and the bone is sticking out
Caused by violent impacts, most common in contact sports like rugby
and sports where there is a risk of falling from height or at spped
Fractures are difficult to prevent as they cause by sudden and unexpected events or
incidents. Using correct technique and playing by the rules can help reduce the risk
Fractures should be treated by immobilizing the injured area with a splint or sling
The casualty should not be moved until a ambulance arrives unless necessary
Fractures lead to; bruising, swelling, nerve damage(pain), limbs in area become immobile
Dislocation
Occurs when a bone is pulled or twisted out of plave at a joint
When a dislocation is the shoulder occurs the humerus is pulled out of the socket on the scapula
Very painful, require hospital treatment to move the bone back into position. The
ligaments and tissue around the joint can take a long time to recover
Short and Long term effects of exercise
Joints have to work harder
Increase production of synovial fluid, which is secreted around the synovial joints to
increase range and movement ease
Weight-bearing exercise can help to maintain bone density and strength
Both aerobic exercise and weight training, but must be weight bearing to increase
bone strength
Stringer denser bones are better at carrying weight and are more resistant to injury