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MODULE-4 Athletic Injuries, First aid and Safety
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences Injury occurs when force exceeds the limit of tissue due to which there is damage
to cells and blood vessels. Injury may occur due to any stretch or blow on the
muscles leading to soft tissue injuries like strain or sprain. Damage to cell is
called as cell necrosis due to which it cannot transport oxygen, nutrients and
waste, leading to necrosis around the area of impact and further leading oedema.
Blood vessel damage due to injury causes decrease in blood flow and coagulation
(clotting).
Note 17.1.1 Types of Injury

Its important to detail the different types or classification of injuries in sports on
the basis of its nature and location.

Types of Injuries
Soft Tissue Injury Bone Injury Joint injury

Close Fracture Open Fracture Dislocation
Contusion Transverse Fracture Compound Subluxation
Abrasion Oblique Fracture Fracture Luxation
Incision Spiral Fracture
Laceration Comminute Fracture
Strain Impact Fracture

Sprain Green Stick Fracture

17.1.2 SOFT TISSUE INJURY

Contusion: Direct impact with blunt object which causes bleeding deep with
muscles due to damage in capillaries. Wound look like bluish in color due to
torn blood vessels

Abrasion: Loss of epidermis (Outer layer of the skin) superficial injury with
loss of skin. Person feels burning sensation.

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