The lowdown on injuries
Impact injuries are going to happen in any contact sport.
The risk of strain and muscle injuries can be reduced and in some cases avoided by doing a proper warm-up.
Warming-up will get the muscles ready for physical activity and stretching will stimulate the blood flow in the body.
For sports like cycling, cricket, skateboarding etc a helmet and some other protective clothing which is correctly fitted is needed.
Having the right kit for sport is very important.
A first aid kit should be readily available and someone who is trained in first aid should be on hand.
When injuries happen
Get professional help as soon as you can if you think it is needed.
If they can't move tell them to stay still and send for expert help.
The BBC Health first aid website has an online course that explores first aid basics, including caring for children (1-7).
You can find classes local to you or get fast first aid facts from our action files.
Our Sport Academy site has the Treatment Room with in-depth information on common sporting injuries, jargon-busting, features on how top sports stars such as Paula Radcliffe overcame asthma and an email a physio facility.
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Back to top