Contusion or bruise - damage to small blood vessels which causes bleeding within the tissues. Strain - trauma to a muscle due to overstreching and tearing of muscle fibers
Sprain - an injury in a joint, caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its own capacity
Wound - abrasion or puncture of the skin Bone fracture Head injury Spinal cord injury
Overuse and repetitive stress injury problems associated with sports include:
Traumatic injuries can include:
Contusion or bruise - damage to small blood vessels which causes bleeding within the tissues.
Strain - trauma to a muscle due to overstreching and tearing of muscle fibers
Sprain - an injury in a joint, caused by the ligament being stretched beyond its own capacity
Wound - abrasion or puncture of the skin
Bone fracture
Head injury
Spinal cord injury
Overuse and repetitive stress injury problems associated with sports include:
Runner's knee
Tennis elbow
Tendinosis
Some activities have particular risks; see:
Bicycle safety
Gun safety
Sailing ship accidents
Skateboarding Safety