HSC PDHPE Option 3: Soft Tissue Injuries

What are examples of deep soft tissue injuries?

• Inflammatory response

• Lacerations

• Abrasions and blisters

• Tears, sprains, and contusions

What indicates a Grade 2 tear?

• Muscle weakness

• Visible muscle rip

• Minor muscle damage

• Complete muscle rip

How is a sprain different from a strain?

• Sprain is less severe than strain

• Sprain and strain are the same

• Sprain affects muscles, strain affects ligaments

• Sprain affects ligaments, strain affects muscles

What is the primary difference between Grade 1 and Grade 3 sprains?

• There is no difference

• Grade 1 involves minor tears, Grade 3 is a complete tear

• Grade 1 is a complete tear, Grade 3 involves minor tears

• Grade 1 involves muscle damage, Grade 3 involves ligament damage

What causes contusions?

• Infection

• Stretching of the skin

• Direct impact to the muscle

• Overuse of muscles

What is the result of a contusion?

• Ligament tear

• Infection

• Skin abrasion

• Muscle weakness and pain due to minor tears

What is the first step in managing soft tissue injuries?

• Ice

• Rest

• Elevation

• Compression

What is the purpose of applying ice to an injury?

• To prevent infection

• To increase muscle strength

• To reduce inflammation and pain

• To increase blood flow

Why is elevation important in managing soft tissue injuries?

• To decrease inflammation

• To prevent infection

• To reduce blood flow

• To increase stability

What is the primary cause of blisters?

• Direct impact

• Friction

• Cuts

• Inflammation