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

Dislocation

Dislocation is the displacement of a joint from its normal location. It occurs when a joint is over-stressed, which makes the bones that meet at that joint, disconnect. This usually causes the joint capsule to tear, together with the ligaments holding the joint in place.

Most dislocations are caused by an impact or fall. If a person has dislocated a joint then it will usually look out of place, discoloured and/or misshapen. Movement is limited, and there is usually swelling and intense pain.

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