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OCR A-Level Physical Education H555
Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Acute and chronic injuries
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Overview
Acute and chronic injuries, hard and soft tissue, strains, sprains and contusions, concussion and second impact, tendinopathy, tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, shin splints and stress fractures.
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Key term
Define an acute injury.
Key term
Define a chronic injury.
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Define an acute injury.
Model answer
An acute injury is caused by a sudden stress or impact on the body. Pain is immediate and the cause is usually obvious.
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Define a chronic injury.
Model answer
A chronic injury develops gradually from continuous or repeated stress on the body. Chronic injuries are often called overuse injuries.
- 3
What is the difference between hard tissue and soft tissue injuries?
Model answer
Hard tissue injuries damage bone or cartilage. Soft tissue injuries damage muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin.
- 4
Give two examples of acute hard tissue injuries.
Model answer
A bone broken in a heavy tackle is an acute hard tissue injury. A shoulder forced out of its joint in a fall is another example.
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What is a strain?
Model answer
A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. Hamstring strains are common in sprinting.
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What is a sprain?
Model answer
A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. Ankle sprains are common when a netball player lands awkwardly.
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