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MODULE-4                                                          Athletic Injuries, First aid and Safety
           Physical Education
           and Sports Sciences   The process of RICE should be continued for at least 48-72 hours. Any form of
                                 heat should not be applied under any circumstances, during this time otherwise
                                 it will leads to swelling and inflammation. In the process of optimal healing
                                 proper nutrition, good amount of sleep and a positive attitude is required.



                                            DO YOU KNOW?

                       Note
                                   Cartilages: fibrous connective tissue placed over ends of the bones that
                                   allow smooth movement, absorb impacts. Any tear or break of cartilages
                                   is cartilages injuries.

                                   Bursae: they are small sacs of fluid within joint to reduce friction. Bursitis
                                   occurs due to infection or overuse.
                                   Ligaments: connective tissues that connect one bone to another bone is
                                   known as ligaments. Any tear or stretch of ligament known as sprain.
                                   Tendons: connective tissues that connect muscle to bone known as tendons.
                                   Rupture or strained on tendons known as tendonitis.



                                            ACTIVITY 17.1



                                   Make a list of common injuries occurring in your favourite sport.


                                            INTEXT QUESTION 17.1


                                 1.   Muscular tendon injury is known as

                                      ......................................................................................................................
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                                 2.   Injury to ligament is called as
                                      ......................................................................................................................

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                                 3.   Discontinuation of the bone due to impact, causing breakage of bone is
                                      called as?

                                      ......................................................................................................................
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                                 4.   Damage to cell causing death is called as
                                      ......................................................................................................................

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