Sports Medicine

1. – Exercises and treatment used to restore strength and function after injury.
5. Equipment – Gear worn to reduce the risk of injury (braces, pads, helmets).
8. – An injury caused by overstretching or tearing a ligament.
9. – The rhythmic expansion of an artery as the heart pumps blood.
12. – Painful muscle spasms often caused by fatigue or dehydration.
14. – A break or crack in a bone.
19. – Maintaining proper fluid levels in the body.
20. – Connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.
21. – When a bone is forced out of its normal joint position.
22. – An injury to a muscle or tendon.
24. – Smooth tissue that cushions bones at joints.

2. – Preventing movement of an injured body part.
3. – A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body.
4. – A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.
6. – Tough connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
7. – The ability to perform activity over time without fatigue.
10. – Swelling caused by fluid buildup in tissues.
11. – The ability of muscles and joints to move through a full range of motion.
13. Trainer – A healthcare professional who prevents, evaluates, and treats sports-related injuries.
15. – A bruise caused by direct impact.
16. Aid – Immediate care given to an injured or ill person.
17. – The body’s response to injury, causing redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
18. – The ability of a muscle to produce force.
23. of Motion (ROM) – The amount of movement possible at a joint.