Physical Activities Injuries Crossword
Across
- 3. a spasm or sudden tightening of a muscle that results from tired, overworked or dehydrated muscles
- 6. what does the R stand for in R.I.C.E.
- 8. condition of having an abnormally and dangerously low body temp (below 95F) that can cause body systems to shut down
- 12. an injury to the ligament surrounding a joint that can cause pain, bruising, swelling and difficulty moving
- 14. applying sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 thirty minutes before going out in the sun can help protect you from this disease
- 16. what does the E stand for in R.I.C.E.
- 19. injury to body tissues caused by exposure to extreme cold, typically affecting the nose, fingers or toes
- 20. what does the I stand for in R.I.C.E.
- 21. condition that occurs when tendons (bands of fiber that connect muscles to bones) are stretched or torn from overuse
- 22. reddening and soreness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to the wind
Down
- 1. what does the C stand for in R.I.C.E.
- 2. muscle spasms caused by a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration
- 4. the amount of body heat that is lost from the head (a good reason to wear a hat when it is cold)
- 5. any break in a bone or cartilage that requires medical treatment and immobilization to heal properly
- 7. overworking or straining the body through exercise or activity that can cause discomfort or injury
- 9. group of heat-related conditions characterized by an abnormally high body temperature (104F or above)
- 10. reversible freezing of superficial skin layers that causes whitening of the skin and numbness
- 11. A damaging condition resulting from excessive tension on or from stretching of a muscle or tendon
- 13. burning of the outer layers of skin that can cause redness, blistering, swelling and pain
- 15. a bone that is fractured from its normal position at a joint that often needs to be put back in place by a doctor
- 17. temporary unconsciousness resulting from a blow to the head that can cause headaches, confusion, vomiting, and swelling of the brain
- 18. excess loss of fluids from the body that can cause headache, weakness and dizziness