Treatment for Sports Injuries
To prevent further injury is the first order of business as soon as you notice signs of an injury. Stop activity immediately as further activity will only aggravate the injury causing further harm.
Sports injuries can be treated at home if they are mild or are chronic injuries that a doctor has given instructions for handling. Severe injuries need to be seen by a medical professional. Most school and professional sports teams have medical personnel on hand in case of severe injuries especially in contact sports.
To prevent further injury is the first order of business as soon as you notice signs of an injury. Stop activity immediately as further activity will only aggravate the injury causing further harm.
Soft tissue injuries can swell, possibly from bleeding under the tissue. Soft tissue injuries include bruises, tears, and strains. The swelling will cause loss of motion and pain, so it is important to treat immediately.
Any serious injury requires a doctor's care. It is important to seek medical attention for proper healing.
Home Treatment:
R.I.C.E. is a method used to treat mild sports injuries at home. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and elevation. This method relieves pain, is used to reduce swelling, and should speed healing of most sports injuries. You must use this method immediately after sustaining a sports injury and for 48 hours after the injury.
Rest: Stay off of an injured ankle, foot or knee and use a crutch if necessary.
Ice: Ice an injured area for 20 minutes, four to eight times a day. Use a cold pack or ice bag on the injured area. You can make an ice pack by placing crushed ice into a plastic bag and then wrapping that in a towel. Leaving an ice pack on for longer than 20 minutes can lead to cold injury. Protect your skin while using an ice pack, by placing a cloth between your skin and the pack.
Compression: Place pressure on the injured area in order to reduce swelling, this is what is meant by compression. Elastic wraps are specially made for this. You can also use a special boot, an air cast, or a splint to put pressure on an injury.
Elevate: Raising the injured area on a pillow, at least level with your heart. This will reduce swelling of the injured area.
When to use ice:
Ice is used for acute injuries (injuries sustained within the last 48 hours). Ice packs help to reduce swelling which in turn reduces the pain.
Ice can also be used for chronic injuries such as overuse injuries commonly seen in athletes. Ice is used immediately after activity to help reduce the inflammation that often accompanies chronic injuries. Never put ice on a chronic injury BEFORE activity.
When to use heat:
Heat can relax and loosen tissues as well as to stimulate blood flow to a chronically injured area. Injuries from overuse can be treated with heat before activity. Do NOT use heat on chronic injuries after activity.
Do not use heat after an acute injury.
When it is proper to heat an injured area, use a heating pad, or hot, wet towel. Be very careful when using a heating pad to monitor the injured area to prevent heat burns. Never leave a heating pad on for extended periods of time like when you are sleeping. Companion Remedies for Joints, Muscles, Pain Management
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SPORTS SHORTS (New York Post)
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SPORTS SHORTS (New York Post)
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Brainline.Org Confronts Traumatic Brain Injury Crisis (Medical News Today)
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Brainline.Org Confronts Traumatic Brain Injury Crisis (Medical News Today)
11/16/2008
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
GYMNAST Amy Kwan, after dominating the junior category, was hoping to shine in the senior event of the National Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships but her hopes were dashed after suffering an injury to her left leg at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
11/19/2008
Fears for Walcott’s future after latest injury setback (Evening Standard)
Theo Walcott is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the year after dislocating his right shoulder in the final minutes of England's training session in Berlin last night.
Fears for Walcott’s future after latest injury setback (Evening Standard)
11/16/2008
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
GYMNAST Amy Kwan, after dominating the junior category, was hoping to shine in the senior event of the National Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships but her hopes were dashed after suffering an injury to her left leg at the National Sports Council (NSC) in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
Gymnastics: Injury sidelines Amy from senior event (The New Straits Times)
11/19/2008
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
The Massachusetts basketball team has a hole in its game. A big hole. That hole is the presence of a big man down low. Last week when UMass (1-2) played Southern Illinois in the 2K Sports Classic, the Minutemen took a blow when center Luke Bonner went down with an injury.
BASKETBALL: Big presence proposes problem for UM (Massachusetts Daily Collegian)
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