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The document outlines common acute injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and concussions, detailing their causes, symptoms, and recovery times. It also describes chronic injuries including stress fractures, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and bursitis, emphasizing their development, symptoms, and recovery periods. Each injury type is associated with specific body parts and activities, highlighting the importance of proper care and rehabilitation.

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Lesson-2

The document outlines common acute injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and concussions, detailing their causes, symptoms, and recovery times. It also describes chronic injuries including stress fractures, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and bursitis, emphasizing their development, symptoms, and recovery periods. Each injury type is associated with specific body parts and activities, highlighting the importance of proper care and rehabilitation.

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Lesson 2:

 What are the most common acute injuries?

Sprain
Sprains are over stretched ligaments. The ligaments stabilize and limit joint mobility. When the joint is
forced into a position that is beyond its normal range, it will overstretch the ligament. The most
common sprains are located at the lower limbs such as the ankle and knee because they are subjected
to stress daily. A commonly sprained ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is
connective tissue that helps stabilize the knee every time the muscles contract. The injury usually takes
several weeks or months to recover depending on its severity. Surgery is recommended for individuals
who suffer a complete ACL rupture especially if they still want to pursue the same level of physical
activity.

Strain
Strain is a twist, pull, or tear of muscle or tendon (a cord of tissue that connects the muscle to bone). It
is also an acute, non-contact injury that results from overstretching or over contraction. An individual
who suffer strain will feel a sudden sharp pain at the muscle belly. The muscle will be painful to touch
and movement will be weak. The healing process usually takes six to eight weeks.

Fracture
The most common fractures are located at the upper limbs such as the hand and forearm. Fractures are
common in growing bones because it is less dense. There are also a higher number of fractures in the
upper extremities because it is not as strong and compact as the bones in the lower extremities. It is
normally treated with immobilization by attaching a fixator or a cast.

Dislocation
Dislocations commonly occur in joints that allow greater range of motion. The most common dislocation
are located at the upper limbs such as shoulder and elbow. These joints are commonly affected when an
individual uses his/her hand to support his/her weight when he/she falls.

Concussion
Concussions are life-threatening injuries because they disrupt the normal function of the brain. A severe
blow to the head could cause the blood vessels in the brain to rupture. As the blood leaks out of the
rupture blood vessels, it will accumulate inside the skull. As the volume of blood increases, the pressure
inside the skull starts to build up. The accumulated blood will put pressure on the brain, blocking the
blood supply to different areas of the brain.
 What are the most common chronic injuries?

Stress Fracture
Stress fractures commonly occur among runners who train for long periods without adequate rest
periods. The repetitive workload creates micro trauma - as thick as a strand of hair – in the bone and
gets bigger over time.

Tendinopathy/Tendinitis
The most common overuse injury in sports involves the muscle-tendon unit called tendinopathy or
tendinitis. It is usually due to muscle imbalance between muscle pairs. The pain usually eases during
activity but will worsen after playing. The individual should maintain fitness but avoid activities that
utilize the injured muscle tendon unit. The recovery period usually takes three weeks to several months.

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of a joint that results to its deterioration. The friction deteriorates the
cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each other. The knee joint is the common site for
the degenerative changes that occur in the cartilage. An individual feels pain and grinding sensations as
it worsens. The recovery period takes several months because of poor blood supply to the area.

Bursitis
The bursa is a sac-like musculoskeletal structure that provides support and cushioning to the joint. It
protects commonly used joints such as the shoulders and the knee from repetitive mechanical stress.
This injury is common in swimmers and runners. The recovery period usually takes two weeks to a
month

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