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INJURIES
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Mind map on injuries and how to prevent them. GCSE PE
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strain
sprain
r.i.c.e.
safe practice
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INJURIES
STRAIN
injury to a muscle or tendon
e.g. hamstrings
SPRAIN
injury to a joint when the ligaments have been overstretched or ruptured
e.g. ankle
R.I.C.E.
REST
specialists recommend between 24-48 hours of rest
to avoid further injury
ICE
helps the injury heal faster
avoids swelling or inflamation
this causes extreme amounts of pain
COMPRESSION
limits swelling
provides support
ELEVATION
decreases inflamation
by reducing blood flow to the injury
using gravity
and circulating it back to the heart
SAFE PRACTICE
(HOW TO PREVENT INJURY)
warm up correctly
wear protective equipment
e.g. shinpads or gumshield
apply the correct technique
e.g. bowling in cricket
follow the rules
e.g. no contact in netball
play against an equal opponent
e.g. weight, gender, age, ability
check playing surface
e.g. football pitch
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