Question

Survey five people who are physically active. Ask them about a recent injury and how they were treated. Record data below then answer the questions. (1 point each)

Which of these injuries should be treated with the RICE method? (1 point)

How many of the injuries required a doctor’s care? (1 point)

Do you feel that any of these injuries were preventable? Explain. (2 points)

What precautions do you take to avoid injuries? (1 point)

In your opinion, which activities and sports cause the most injuries? Explain. (2 points)

Answer 1

1

Ashton

Sprained Ankle

Basketball

RICE Method, Off of ankle for 2 weeks and wore a brace when playing afterward

2

Camden

Torn Labrum

Baseball

Surgery, No throwing for 3-6 months, Physical Therapy

3

Mike

Concussion

Football

Rested for 7 days, Avoided screens and brain stimulation for a few days, returned to sports after a month

4

Taylor

Eye Injury

Basketball

Wore Sunglasses, Wore Protective goggles when playing basketball for some time, Lubricating eye drops prescribed by doctor

5

Bobbi

Cut Open Arm From Branches

Hunting

Added Pressure, Cleaned out the wound, Used Antibiotic Ointment and covered with bandaid

Which of these injuries should be treated with the RICE method? (1 point):

1 is the only one that all four of the processes of the method should be used (rest, ice, compression, elevation) Although all of these may need at least one of the processes in the RICE method.

How many of the injuries required a doctor’s care? (1 point)

Four of these required a doctor's care to figure out the severity of the injuries and help the injured figure out how to deal with their situations.

Do you feel that any of these injuries were preventable? Explain. (2 points)

All of these injuries could have been preventable by abstaining from the sport/activity, but they were all just accidents. The cut-open arm could've been prevented with short sleeves, the concussion could have been prevented by avoiding contact, the eye injury would have been prevented if wearing goggles, the ankle injury would have been prevented by wearing high-top shoes or a brace, and the labrum could have been prevented by taking proper care of arm by stretching, and resting, and a pitch count.

What precautions do you take to avoid injuries? (1 point)

In order to avoid injuries I stretch, and rest before exercise, sports, and activities. I also be sure to take plenty of water and activities that my body isn't used to, I ease my body into instead of forcing myself into it.

In your opinion, which activities and sports cause the most injuries? Explain. (2 points)

Out of sports, I believe football causes the most injuries. I believe concussions, sprained ankles, cramping, and much more can happen in the sport. Most players have very low longevity compared to non-contact sports such as tennis or volleyball.