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Physical Activity Injuries
Lesson Five
Pgs 98-103
Hot Weather-Related Risks
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Two major concerns are dehydration and
poor air quality during warm weather
Overexertion-over-working the body can
cause heat exhaustion
Heat Cramps are muscle spasms that result
from a loss of salt and water
Heatstroke is a condition in which the body
loses its ability to rid itself of excessive heat
Cold Weather-Related Risks
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Consider dressing in layers and warming up
the body well
Frostbite is a condition that results when
body tissues become frozen
Hypothermia is a condition in which body
temperature becomes dangerously low
Sun and Wind Protection
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Prevent windburn and sunburn
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Cover the body with clothing as much as
possible
Use sunscreen and lip balm
Use sunglasses and hats to protect eyes
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Minor Injuries
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Muscle cramp is the
sudden tightening of a
muscle
A strain is a damaged
muscle or tendon
A sprain is an injury to a
ligament surrounding a
joint
The R.I.C.E. Procedure
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Rest: Avoid using the affected muscle or joint
Ice: Ice the affected area for 20 minutes to
reduce pain and swelling
Compression: Use an elastic bandage to
apply light pressure
Elevation: Raise the affected limb above the
heart to reduce pain and swelling
Major Injuries
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Fractures and
Dislocations: breaks in
the bone or when the
bone is out of position
Tendonitis: tendons
stretched or torn from
overuse
Concussions: blows to
the head