Injury and Illness in Sport

Injury and Illness in Sport:

Injury and Illness in Sport BTEC First Extended Certificate in Sport Unit 5: Injury in Sport Task 5.1 and 5.2

What do I need to know?:

What do I need to know? Types of injury and illnesses How to treat these injuries and illnesses

Bruises:

Bruises A bruise is caused by some form of blunt impact such as a fall or mistimed tackle in sport Blood vessels under the skin are damaged and blood leaks into the surrounding tissue Treat with RICE Rest – this prevents further damage Ice – this reduces swelling Compression – This limits blood flow reducing further blood leakage into surrounding tissue Elevation – Prevents blood pooling into surrounding tissue Apply natural ointment such as arnica as long a skin not broken

Treating a bruise:

Treating a bruise

Grazes:

Grazes Grazes and scrapes are caused by a fall or harsh contact with a rough surface such as the floor. It is not an open wound or cut where the blood is pouring out The skin is scraped by the rough surface and broken causing the small blood vessels (capillaries) to weep You should treat a graze or scrape by: Cleaning the wound using a antiseptic wipe or by running under warm water Applying antiseptic cream or lotion Covering with a plaster if really needed

sprains:

sprains A sprained wrist is a common sports injury. It is damage to the tendons attaching the muscles to the bones in the wrist It is often caused by falling and landing awkwardly. To treat a sprained wrist: Rest – this prevents further damage Ice – this reduces swelling Compression – This limits blood flow reducing further blood leakage into surrounding tissue Elevation – Prevents blood pooling into surrounding tissue Go to hospital to get a full assessment of the injury

Blisters:

Blisters Raised swellings on the skin filled with fluid Caused by repeated pressure and rubbing of the same part of the foot They are treated by: Clean the area using antiseptic Cover with a gauze bandage to pad the area Use medical tape to keep the padding in place Never pop the blister as this can lead to infection

Treating blisters:

Treating blisters

Fractured Arm:

Fractured Arm Broken, shattered or splintered bone Often caused by awkward landing or by an impact such as a rugby tackle Treat it by putting the arm in a sling

Applying a sling:

Applying a sling

Heart attack:

Heart attack Several high profile sports people have died of heart attacks while playing sport This is when the heart stops pumping blood around the body.

Asthma:

Asthma Asthma is a condition that affects the airways It happens when the airways are irritated and swell up stopping air from circulating