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Sports Injuries

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

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Sports Injuries

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  1. Sports Injuries Fred Battee Iv

  2. What is a sports injury • Injury caused when playing a sport • Often due to overuse • At times could be traumatic

  3. Injuries from Overuse • Runner’s Knee • Shin Splints • Tennis Elbow • Shoulder Problem

  4. 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

  5. Treatment for Runner’s Knee • Can be managed through RICE • Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation • Anti-Inflammatory medications can be used • Physiotherapy • Physical Therapy

  6. Shin Splints -Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome -Effects lower leg muscles -Caused by too much force -Could result into broken bones -Common in runners

  7. 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

  8. Tennis Elbow -Lateralepicondylitis -Overexertion is the main cause -Outer part of the elbow becomes sore Acute pain when person fully extends arms

  9. Treatment for Tennis Elbow • Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs • Injected drugs more effective than oral • Surgery may be required

  10. 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

  11. Treatment for Shoulder Problems • PRICE • Protection • Rest • Ice • Compression • Elevation

  12. Other Common Types of Sports Injuries • Contusion • Muscle Strain • Ligament Tear Continue

  13. Contusion -Commonly known as a bruise -Caused by blunt trauma -Damages small blood vessels and causes bleeding within tissues -Are painful, but generally harmless

  14. Treatment for Contusions • Rest • The RICE method • Painkillers • Light stretching days after the injury Next

  15. Muscle Strain -Injury to a muscle or tendon -Also known as ‘pulling a muscle’ -Can result from overstretching -Symptoms are localized pain, stiffness, bruising

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Treatment of Ligament Sprains • RICE method • Rehab should start 2-3 days after the injury • Prolonged immobilization delays healing of the sprain

  19. 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

  20. Be Smart • Stop activity if there is any pain • Stay hydrated • Wear the right equipment Thank you!

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