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HSC PDHPE SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS MEDICINE OPTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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HSC PDHPE SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS MEDICINE OPTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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HSC PDHPE SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTSMEDICINE OPTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Sports Medicine - ANSWER Prevention, assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation of injuries sustained in athletic events
Direct Injuries - ANSWER external force is applied to the body causing injury.
Example, a haematoma (cork) of the quadricep caused by a shoulder hitting it in a
tackle.
Indirect Injuries - ANSWER caused by an internal force in the body. Examples
are muscle or ligament strains or tears.
Overuse Injuries - ANSWER Caused by repetitive stress or strain on the body.
Occur over time. Examples: Tendonitis and Stress Fractures.
Soft Tissue Injuries - ANSWER Occur in muscles, tendons, ligaments as well as
the skin. Examples include: tears, sprains, contusions (bruises), skin abrasions,
laceration and blisters.
Hard Tissue Injuries - ANSWER Injuries to bones and teeth. Examples include:
Fractures and dislocations.
Management of Soft Tissue Injuries - ANSWER Use RICER and avoid HARM
RICER - ANSWER Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral - Used in the first
48-72 hours after an injury.
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