Diffuse axonal injury

Volleyball is competitive, as are all sports, and can be dangerous if the techniques are not done correctly. One of the most common injuries in volleyball is an ankle sprain. The ankle contains 14 bones and 3 ligaments, that can be broken and torn. Another injury that can occur when playing volleyball is the tear of ligaments in the knee or ACL. Although knee damages are a big injury while playing volleyball, sprained ankles are more common because players often land on the outside part of…

Burns have been considered the most common injury to happen in the household, and children seem to be the biggest victim of these injuries. Burns cause skin damage, which leads to the burned skins cells to die. Most of the time a person can recover from a burn without any complications, given this also depends on the severity of the burn itself. But there are the more serious burns that do require medical attention, and even with medical attention the people who suffer from severe burns can be…

An epoch of injury, particularly an athlete, ultimately can be a period of detrimental agony not only physically, but also mentally; it turns into a back and forth battle of mental strength rather than brute physicality. Athletes often define themselves off how they perform on the field, court or rink. It builds their reputation. It builds confidence. And when an injury takes that away, what do they define themselves off by then? The athlete is no longer defined by their skills on the field or…

Each year, approximately 440,000 people receive treatment for winter sports-related injuries. These injuries include strains, sprains, dislocations and fractures. Winter sports can be a great way to stay active during the cold months. Stay safe and prevent an injury by using these safety tips. Always Warm Up Before Playing or Participating in a Sport Warming up by doing some light cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging in place, and lightly stretching the muscles can help to prevent strains…

The NCAA has created a comprehensive list of 11 different components of emergency planning and care that are to be followed by medical personnel, administration, etc. Athletic trainers play a major role in developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and making sure that safety is always a priority for those involved in, or spectating at, any sporting event. The first component requires that someone who is qualified to give emergency care is present and understands that they are responsible. The…

A contusion, more commonly known as a bruise, is a mark on the skin because of ruptured blood vessels in the dermal layer of the skin. Bruises appear in the bluish/black discoloration of the skin. Hematoma is a collection of blood found outside the blood vessels, and can be found throughout the body and may appear as a lump in the skin, while a bruise appears as a flatter mark. Also, bruise is a hematoma that is larger than 10 mm. Bruises may take 2-4 weeks to heal completely. Bruises can be…

Over the years two hundred and forty three teens have died all from playing high school sports.There are two million injuries,five hundred thousand doctor vists and thirty hundred students have been hospitalized. Some have even gone brain dead from head injuries that means they have no chance of ever waking up again.To treat all these people it costs more than nine hundred thirty-five million dollars and thats only the cost for…

There are many ways for a child to be hurt or seriously injured in a sport. Every year there are millions of children that get sent to the hospital due to sport related injuries. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent such injuries. First, stretching out muscles is a good way to prevent cramps and other muscle pains. Stretching the wrong way will do nothing but make a child look like they do not know what they are doing. Stretching the right or wrong way determines how the child will…

Allen Hendricks, an educator and Program Coordinator from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), performs a podcast with Dr. Ben Router discussing injuries in endurance athletes. Professor Ben Router is also strength and conditioning coach and a Associate Professor at Cal University in Pennsylvania. According to Dr. Router, endurance training has increased over the years, stating that more Americans are becoming more physically active. Also, organizations are creating fund…

On live broadcasted tv and behind the scenes on and off tv in real life real injuries are constant. The WWE wrestlers don`t get no days off or off-season but sometimes they do for holidays and to visit their families in different states, cities, countries, and continents and no or not many breaks between matches. WWE wrestlers suffer from numerous and from a number of knee injuries and ankle injuries, and some injuries are so brutal like for example getting hit in the head with a foreign object…