sports medicine

123456789101112131415161718192021222324
Across
  1. 2. medical imaging used in radiology that forms pictures of the anatomy and processes of the body
  2. 4. application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. it is especially found in industry
  3. 5. machine with a rapidly rotating container that is used to separate components from a solid of a mixture
  4. 8. the main energy source of the body that allows for chemical reactions to take place.
  5. 10. referring to the low back - the __ spine is comprised of 5 vertebrae
  6. 11. procedure performed for the purpose of altering the human body by incision of destruction of tissues
  7. 15. the wearing down of the cartilage that occurs gradually over time
  8. 20. treatment of disease, injury, or deformity using physical methods like exercises and massages
  9. 21. action of restoring someone to normal activities or health through therapy and training
  10. 22. abbreviation for the machine used to send electrical pulses through the skin to help reduce pain.
  11. 23. injury to living tissue caused by any type of impact or cut
  12. 24. weakening and infirm state
Down
  1. 1. the rate at which an electronic pulse or sound wave is produced
  2. 3. the time at which an athlete is dedicated to restoring physiological and psychological function and is out of play.
  3. 6. a break in a bone
  4. 7. disorganized growth of nerve cells caused by nerve injury. It is sometimes referred to as a “pinched nerve”
  5. 9. a low-level current that works by targeting the muscles under the skin.
  6. 11. a physician who is trained to perform operations.
  7. 12. medical practice concerned with the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports
  8. 13. the body’s reaction to an injury which includes heat, redness, loss of function, pain, and swelling.
  9. 14. the liquid portion of the blood that is primarily composed of water and proteins
  10. 16. tissue that connects the muscle to a bone
  11. 17. inflammation of the tendons/the breakdown of collagen in a tendon.
  12. 18. a cut or wound of the body's tissue typically during a surgery
  13. 19. tissue that connects bone to bone
  14. 20. blood cells that help blood to clot and encourage cellular growth