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!