Common Sports Injuries and Prevention — Class 10 Health and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education · Chapter 8
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Chapter summary
Key ideas & terms
- Sprain
- An injury to a ligament caused by overstretching or tearing.
- Strain
- An injury to a muscle or tendon from overstretching.
- Contusion
- A bruise caused by a blow that injures tissue under the skin.
- Dislocation
- The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint.
- RICE
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — first aid for soft-tissue injury.
- Warm-up
- Light activity before exercise that prepares the body and prevents injury.
Extra questions & answers
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament at a joint, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, both caused by overstretching.
Explain the RICE method.
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, the immediate treatment that reduces pain and swelling in soft-tissue injuries.
State three causes of sports injuries.
Inadequate warm-up, faulty technique and unsuitable equipment or playing surfaces; overuse and poor fitness are others.
How can sports injuries be prevented?
By doing a proper warm-up and cool-down, training gradually, using correct technique and protective gear, and following the rules of the game.
What is the RICE method?
The immediate treatment for soft-tissue injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, which reduce pain and swelling.
Differentiate between a sprain and a strain.
A sprain is an injury to a ligament at a joint, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon; both are caused by overstretching.
What is a dislocation?
The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint.
State three common causes of sports injuries.
Inadequate warm-up, faulty technique and unsuitable equipment or playing surfaces; overuse and poor fitness are others.
How can sports injuries be prevented?
By doing a proper warm-up and cool-down, training gradually, using correct technique and protective gear, and following the rules of the game.
What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?
It gradually prepares the body and muscles for activity, increases blood flow and flexibility, and reduces the risk of injury.