Injury

Injury

Internally caused injuries - where the performer is solely responsible
1. Overuse injuries - caused by wither training /training too much
  1. Stress fractures & muscle and tendon injuries like tennis elbow & cartilage damage
2. Sudden injuries - strain put on body owing a lot of stretching, twisting & turning
  1. Hamstring pulls
Externally caused injuries- caused by other factors other than the performer e.g. equipment, opponent & playing conditions
1. Foul play/incorrect action including poor/incorrect technique - rules there to prevent this
2. Impact injuries - impact from another player, equipment or playing surface
  1. E.g. goal post, football boots, hockey sticks, artificial turf, outdoor court & sports hall floor
3. Equipment/clothing - damaged or Faulty equipment
  1. Splinter from hockey stick, non-fixed portable goal or badly fitting trainers - too tight causing blisters/loose fitting clothing in trampolining
Common injuries - head injuries, fractures, hypothermia, pulled muscles and dislocations
1. RICE principle:Rest_Ice_Compress_Elevate
2. Sprain is an injury to a ligament & occurs when you fall awkwardly. Strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon and occurs if you exercise too much or by heavy lifting
How to avoid injury
1. Ground should be clean and clear - no objects like large stones/conkers => slipping
2. People looking out for you e.g. spotters in trampolining
3. Wearing appropriate guards e.g. pads & helmet in cricket and gloves for boxing
4. No faulty equipment & make sure it is set up properly e.g. Trampoline

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