Sport specific injuries and RICE treatment
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify different sporting injuries and suggest how to treat soft tissue injuries.
Key learning points
- Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow to the head.
- A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone that occurs when subjected to more force than it can withstand.
- A strain is a muscular injury that occurs when the muscle is overstretched or torn.
- A sprain is a joint injury that occurs when the ligament is overstretched or torn.
- Repetitive actions can inflame tendons, as is the case with golfer's elbow and tennis elbow.
Keywords
Concussion - temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head
Fracture - the cracking or breaking of a bone
Dislocation - injury caused when the normal position of a joint is displaced
Sprain - a overstretching or tearing of ligaments
Strain - an overstretched or torn muscle
Common misconception
RICE is the treatment required for all injuries.
RICE in only suitable for soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains. For other types of injuries , other types of medical care should be sought.
Teacher tip
Concussion is a pertinent topic in recent times which there is not enough scope in this lesson to discuss but would be an intersting topic for further discussion with students or a homework research task.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive actions over a period of time. Where do you think butterfly stroke swimmers most commonly suffer an overuse injury?
Q2.What is the first thing you should do if you suspect you have sprained your wrist playing sport?
Q3.Match the protective equipment to a possible injury it is helping to prevent.
blow to the head
broken leg
dislodged teeth
grazed knees
Q4.Match the sport to the common injury experienced by performers in that sport.
elbow pain due to overuse
hamstring pull
twisted ankle
concussion
Q5.Ligaments play the role of attaching what to what?
Q6.What word describes a break or crack in a bone?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are soft tissue injuries which would be treated by using RICE?
Q2.Match the criteria from RICE to its definition.
stop using and immobilise the injured area
apply an ice pack or bag of frozen peas to the injured area
use a bandage wrapped tight around the injury
raise the injured part above the heart
Q3.Match the injury to its description.
muscular injury in which the muscle is overstretched or torn
overstretched or torn ligaments at a joint
caused by friction between the skin and a rough surface
damage to the tissue which acts as a buffer between bones
Q4.Loss of consciousness, feeling dizzy and temporary memory loss are all symptoms of a...
Q5.Which of these are symptoms of a fracture?
Q6.A forceful impact on the elbow causes the lower arm to be dislodged from its normal position. This is called a...
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