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 Practice should be discontinued during fatigue.
 Players should have good anticipation and concentration power.
 Always obey the rules and regulations.
 Proper cooling down after the physical activities.
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Types of Bone Fractures
 Greenstick fracture .
 Transverse fracture
 Oblique fracture
 Impacted fracture
 Stress fractures www.tiwariacademy.com
 Comminuted Fracture
 Simple Fracture
 Compound Fracture
Causes of fracture
 Fracture usually occurs due to a high impact on the bone. It can be caused by
overuse
 In such sports events where there is a high impact.
 Traumatic, forceful and unnatural movements of the
 Prolong long distance walking & running
 Sudden falls on hard surface
 Direct strike or hit with any solid sports equipment
 Osteoporosis
Treatment
Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a
clean piece of clothing.
Immobilize the injured area. Don't try to realign the bone or push a bone that's sticking out
back in.
Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain. .
 In order for a fracture to heal, the bones must be held in the correct position and protected.
Soon after a fracture occurs, the body acts to protect the injured area, and forms a
protective blood clot and callus around the fracture. New "threads" of bone cells start to
grow on both sides of the fracture line.
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor
or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from
worsening, or to promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to
professional medical help being available, such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
while waiting for an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as
applying a plaster to a cut. First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical training.
Aims and Objectives of First aid
 To preserve life
 To alleviate pain and suffering
 To prevent the condition of worsening
 To promote recovery