Common Sports injuries and ways to prevent them.

1. How to be Safe and Play Heartily

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4. *Happens when ankle gets twisted
Symptoms
*Pain
*Swelling
*Instability
*May even require surgery

6. Inflammation of tendon(ERCB) in Elbow
Symptoms
*Pain
*Swelling
*Unable to lift weight
*May require surgery

7. *Micro tears in muscles due to overuse
Symptoms
*Pain in leg after exercise
*Adaptation of wrong posture
*Weakness of muscles

9. 1.Health related
2.Skill related

10. HEALTH RELATED
Aerobic endurance
muscle Strength Muscular-Endurance
FlexibilitYBody composition

11. SKILL RELATED
Balance
Reaction time Co- ordination
Speed
FlexibilityAgility
Power

12. *Aerobic endurance- ability to exercise continuously for
extended periods without tiring
*Muscle strength- ability of a muscle group to develop maximal
contractile force against a resistance in a single contraction.
*Flexibility- the capacity of a muscle to move through its full
range of motion.

13. *Reaction time- The ability to respond quickly to a stimulus e.g.,
sprint start
*Power- The ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as
possible
*Speed- The ability to move quickly across the ground
*Agility- The ability to quickly change body position or direction
of the body.

14. *balance is the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body
movement
*coordination is the ability to move two or more body parts
under control, smoothly and efficiently.

15. *purpose: to measure the leg muscle power
*Procedure-the athlete stands side on to a wall and reaches up
with the hand closest to the wall. Keeping the feet flat on the
ground, the point of the fingertips is marked or recorded.

16. *Purpose-aerobic fitness test.
*procedure: This test involves continuous running between two
lines 20m apart in time to recorded beeps.

17. *Purpose-The sit and reach test is a common measure of
flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower
back and hamstring muscles.
*Procedure-Athlete sits on the floor with legs stretched and
asked to reach out forward trying to touch the feet

19. *Direct blow

20. *Awkward movements

21. *Poor training techniques

22. *Structural abnormalities

23. *Repeated over use of
muscle groups or joints

24. *Not resting the injured
part

25. *Weakness in muscles,
tendons and ligaments

27. *Warm up thoroughly

28. *Use appropriate safety equipments

29. *Use good form and technique

30. *Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after
the game.

31. Cool down after sport

32. *Maintain a good level of overall fitness.
*Ensure training includes appropriate speed and impact work.
*Don’t exert yourself beyond the level of your fitness.
*Allow adequate recovery time between sessions.
*Have regular medical check ups.

34. * R I C E *Rest
*Ice
*Compression
*elevation

35. *Heat
*Alcohol
*Running and exercising
*massage

36. *Stop the activity
*Sit with head leaning forward
*pinch your nose for 10 min
and breathe through mouth
*If bleeding continues for more
than 30 min, see the doctor.

37. Rinse your dislodged teeth with water or milk
and see your dentist immediately.

38. Prolonged loss of consciousness
Injury to the neck or spine
Injury to the head or face
Broken bones
Abdominal injury

39. *Sprains
*Strains and muscle tears
*Eye injuries
*Shin splints.