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Sports Injuries. Fred Battee Iv. What is a sports injury. Injury caused when playing a sport Often due to overuse At times could be traumatic. Injuries from Overuse. Runner’s Knee Shin Splints Tennis Elbow Shoulder Problem. Runner’s Knee. - Chondromalacia patellae - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SPORTS INJURIESFred Battee Iv
What is a sports injury Injury caused when
playing a sport Often due to
overuse At times could be
traumatic
Injuries from Overuse Runner’s Knee Shin Splints Tennis Elbow Shoulder Problem
Runner’s Knee-Chondromalacia patellae-Means soft tissue under the knee cap-cause pain in front and back of knee-Common in runners, basketball, and soccer players
Treatment for Runner’s Knee
Can be managed through RICE Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Anti-Inflammatory medications can be used
Physiotherapy Physical Therapy
Shin Splints-Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome-Effects lower leg muscles-Caused by too much force-Could result into broken bones-Common in runners
Treatment for Shin Splints Rest is the best treatment Ultrasound, whirlpool baths, and
electrical stimulation are alternative methods
If fractures occur, could take 3 months to heal
Appropriate footwear while running will reduce the risk in injury
Tennis Elbow-Lateral epicondylitis -Overexertion is the main cause-Outer part of the elbow becomes soreAcute pain when person fully extends arms
Treatment for Tennis Elbow Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Injected drugs more effective than oral Surgery may be required
Shoulder Problem-Dislocation > strong force pulls the shoulder outward-Separation > when the collarbone meets the shoulder blade-Rotator Cuff Tear > any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons
Treatment for Shoulder Problems
PRICE Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Other Common Types of Sports Injuries
Contusion Muscle Strain Ligament Tear
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Contusion-Commonly known as a bruise-Caused by blunt trauma-Damages small blood vessels and causes bleeding within tissues-Are painful, but generally harmless
Treatment for Contusions Rest The RICE method Painkillers Light stretching days after the injury
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Muscle Strain-Injury to a muscle or tendon-Also known as ‘pulling a muscle’-Can result from overstretching-Symptoms are localized pain, stiffness, bruising
Treatment for Muscle Strains
The first line of treatment is the RICE method
Ice and Compression method This keeps swelling down and pain in one area
Painkillers
Ligament Sprain-Injury to a joint-The ligament is stretched beyond capacity-Some of the symptoms are pain, swelling, decreased ability to move limb -Most common in ankles and knees
Treatment of Ligament Sprains RICE method Rehab should start 2-3 days after the
injury Prolonged immobilization delays healing
of the sprain
Injury Prevention Warm-Up
Studies have shown that athletes who warm-up are less likely to have an injury
Take time off Will allow your muscles to rest
Play Safe
Be Smart Stop activity if
there is any pain Stay hydrated Wear the right
equipment
Thank you!