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

Bone-cartilage damage

Normal synovial joint function requires a smooth-gliding cartilage surface on the ends of the bones. This cartilage also acts to distribute force during repetitive pounding movements, such as running or jumping.

Cartilage injuries can result in locking, localised pain, and swelling around the affected area. It appears as a hole in the cartilage surface. As cartilage has minimal ability to repair itself, it needs treatment in order to minimise the deterioration to the joint surface.