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Acute Injury |
sudden, traumatic event such as clashing into another player during a game or a fall from a bike |
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Sports injuries |
Overuse, direct impact, and the application if force greater than what the body part can structurally withstand are the common causes of --- |
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Acute injury and chronic injury |
Types of injuries |
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Acute injury |
Sudden, traumatic event such as clashing into another player during a game or a fall from a bike |
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Traumatic impact |
-- Can cause your bone to crack, muscles to tear, and ligaments to snap |
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Chronic injury |
Caused by repeated overuse of muscle groups or joints |
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Medical investigation |
-- Of any sports injury is important because you may be hurt more severly than you think |
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Abrasion |
Injury caused by something that rubs or scrapes against the skin |
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Bruise |
Rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the skin |
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Concussion |
Mild reversible brain injury from a blow to the head, which may be associated with loss of consciousness |
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Cut |
Wound is caused by a sharp object or instrument |
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Groin strain |
Tear or rupture to any of the adductor muscles resulting in pain in the inner thigh |
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Hamstring strain |
Strain or tear to the tendons or large muscles at the back of the thigh |
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Knee joint injuries |
Affects the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons of the knee |
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Nose injuries |
Injuries to the nose or the areas that surround and support the nose |
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Sprain |
Sudden or violent twist of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments |
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Stress fracture |
Small crack or severe bruising in a bone. Common in runners |
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Treatment |
Varies according to the type and severity of the injury |
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Physiotherapy or physical therapy |
Can help rehabilitate the injured part and may include exercises that promote strength and flexibility |
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Painkillers (paracetamol) |
Can be use to help lessen the pain |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (ibuprofen) |
Can be used to ease any pain and reduce any swelling |
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Aspirin |
Should not be given to children under 16 years of age |
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Immobilization |
Reduction or elimination of motion of the body or body part can help prevent further damage to the injured area. Can also help reduce pain, muscle swelling, and muscle spasm |
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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral |
RICER Strategy |
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No Heat, Alcohol, Running, Massage |
No HARM strategy |
