Module 1: Introduction to sports injuries

Sports Injuries

1. Introduction
   1. Classifications
   2. Stage of healing
   3. Injuries and tissue types
   4. Acute injury
   5. Sub-Acute
   6. Chronic injury
   7. Impact injury
2. Injury activity
3. Soft-tissue injuries
   1. Haematoma
   2. Concussion
   3. Strains
   4. Sprains
   5. Bone-cartilage damage
4. Hard tissue injuries
   1. Dislocation
   2. Fractures
5. Overuse injuries
   1. Stress fractures
   2. Shin splints
   3. Tendonitis
6. Naming injuries activity
7. Signs and symptoms of injuries activity

Chronic injury

Chronic Injuries usually have a gradual onset of pain, resulting most commonly from repetitive minor injuries. Chronic problems often develop when minor injuries are poorly managed.

Unfortunately, with more severe injuries (whether from one traumatic incident or from overuse) the athlete is often left with a chronic problem. Chronic problems usually demand management and rehabilitation that may involve adaptations to normal daily activities in addition to physical therapy.