HSC PDHPE: Option 3 Sports Medicine questions
with complete solutions
Sports Medicine Correct Answer-Prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries sustained in athletic events
SIQ: How are sports injuries classified and managed? Correct Answer-Ways to classify Sports Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Hard Tissue Injuries
Assessment of Injuries
SDP: Ways to classify Sports Injuries Correct Answer-Direct and Indirect
Soft and Hard Tissue
Overuse
Direct Injuries Correct Answer-External force is applied to the body causing injury. Example, cricket batsman developing a contusion on the shoulder by being struck on the arm by the ball
Indirect Injuries Correct Answer-Caused by an internal force in the body. Example,
soccer player straining ankle
Soft Tissue Injuries Correct Answer-Occur in muscles, tendons, ligaments as well as the skin. Example, Sprinter strains their hamstring in push-off
Hard Tissue Injuries Correct Answer-Injuries to bones and teeth. Example, boxer breaks teeth in match Overuse Injuries Correct Answer-Caused by repetitive stress or strain on the body. Occur over time. Example, Tennis player develops tendinitis in elbow from too many backhands
SDP: Soft Tissue Injuries Correct Answer-Tears, sprains contusions
Skin abraisions, lacerations, blisters
Inflammatory response (SLT: Management)
Tear Correct Answer-Damage to a muscle or tendon caused by over-stretching of the muscle fibres, causing some or all of these fibres to tear
Strain Correct Answer-Aka tear, when muscle fibres/tendons fail to cope with demands placed on them
Sprain Correct Answer-Damage to ligament (holds muscle to bone)
Contusion Correct Answer-Caused by a collision with another person or object; causes local muscle damage and bleeding
Abrasion Correct Answer-Occurs when surface layers of skin have been broken
Laceration Correct Answer-Causes damage to skin and underlying tissue
Blister Correct Answer-Outer layers of skin are separated due to excessive friction-
causes pocket of fluid Inflammatory Response Correct Answer-A natural response immediately following
tissue damage. Blood rushes to the site, causing redness and swelling (Oedema), heat and reduced function. Often excessive and slows the healing process, without RICER, collagen replaces the damaged tissue, and scar tissue produced which is bulky and limits future movement and strength.
Management of Soft Tissue Injuries Correct Answer-RICER - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral - Used in the first 48-72 hours after an injury
SDP: Hard Tissue Injuries Correct Answer-Fractures and Dislocations (SLT: Management)
Fracture Correct Answer-Crack, chip or break in the bone. Common in young children as their bones are still growing and can bend easier. All fractures require DRSABCD and RICER if soft tissue is injured
Simple fracture Correct Answer-Bone is broken but does not pierce skin.
Compound fracture Correct Answer-Bone is broken and breaks surface of skin.
Complicated fracture Correct Answer-Bone is broken and causes internal damage.
Management of fracture Correct Answer-- Control bleeding
-Identify type of fracture
-Immobilise with broad bandages
-Ensure bandages do not cut of circulation
-Call medical assistance
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