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Mention briefly about the common sports injuries and their prevention.

Answer:

Common sport injuries are broadly divided in three categories-

(i) Soft Tissues Injuries

(ii) Bone Injuries

(iii) Joint Injuries

Common sport injuries Soft Tssues Injuries Bone Injuries Join Injuries \[\downarrow \] \[\downarrow \] \[\downarrow \] - Contusion - Green Stick fracture - Dislocation of lower jaw - Strain - Transverse fracture - Dislocation of shoulder jaw - Sprain - Oblique fracture - Dislocation of hip join - Abrasion - Comminuted fracture - Incision - Impacted fracture

Prevention of sports injuries:

(i)         Use properly fitted sports equipment and gear.

(ii)        Hydrate adequately to maintain health, and minimize cramps.

(iii)       Perform proper warm-up and cool-down routines.

(iv)       Have a pre-season health and wellness evaluation.

(v)        Body conditioning.

(vi)       Proper use of technicpes.

(vii)      Balanced diet and adequate rest.