Sports Injuries

3. To be implemented for the first 48-72 hours after a soft tissue injury has occured.
5. Is the result of overstretching a muscle or tendon.
6. increases the bleeding at the injured site, therefore you should avoid hot baths and heat packs.
8. Is where the injured area is raised above the level of the heart to decrease swelling and bleeding.
11. bones that are found in the vertebrae
12. The acronym that is for the use of first aid.
13. should be applied using a wide elastic bandage over the injured site and surrounding area.
15. bones that provide flat areas for muscle attachment and usually enclose cavities for protecting organs
16. Occurs when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of movement.
17. Should be applied for periods of 20–30 minutes every two hours for the first 48-72 hours
18. Secures bones in place and allows controlled range of movement.
22. Attach muscles to bones,inelastic and very strong.
23. A _________ tissue injury are those involving damage to the bones of the skeleton.
24. Bones that are longer than they are wide, they have a hallow shaft containing marrow.

1. Bleeding into deep tissue occurs and causes a ___________, this is caused by a collision or body blow.
2. A cracked or broken bone is classed as a __________.
4. Causes an increase in bleeding and swelling, and should be avoided within 72 hours of the injury, it involves rubbing the injuried site.
7. Injury ________ involves identifying an injury, treating it and then returning to the sport.
9. Occurs when a force stretches the ligaments so far that the bones in the joint are pushed out of contact with out each other.
10. ________ muscle is found only in the wall of the heart.
14. are external, voluntary muscles such as the biceps, quadriceps, and deltoid.
16. Bones that are roughly cubical, with the same width and length.
19. ________ injuries are where a force from outside the body generates the injury
20. muscles found in the blood vessels and intestinal walls.
21. The injured area must remain relatively inactive for the first 48–72 hours this is the second part of treating soft tissue injuries.