Bruises : Bruises are injuries caused by the hitting of a foreign agent on the skin without producing external wound. Bmise can be defined as an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but it is darker in colour, often as a result of being hit by something.
Five measures taken by an individual to prevent sports related accidents :
1. Every individual should have pre-participation physical examination.
2. Sports person should focus on developing muscular strength and endurance as well as cardiovascular fitness and flexibility.
3. Limit workout and practices to maximum two hours.
4. All sports persons should use appropriate out fits properly in practices as well as competitions.
5. Ice should be available on the sidelines of every game and practice to apply to appropriate injuries.