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Rest : Cut back on normal daily activities and avoid putting weight on the injured body part.
Ice: Use an ice pack on the injured area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, anywhere from four to eight times per day.
1. Skip the heroics.
2. Don't wait. To see the doctor, that is.
3. Begin RICE IMMIDIATELY.
~(an acronym for rest, ice,
compression, and elevation) could mean more pain and swelling and a longer recovery period.
Compression: To reduce pain and swelling, wrap the injured area with an elastic bandage or other doctor
Elevation: Use pillows or blankets to raise the injured limb above the level of the heart to minimize swelling.
Cuts, Scrapes (abrasions),
and
puncture wounds facts
• Washing a cut or scrape with soap, and water and keeping it clean and dry is all that is required to care for most wounds.
• Cleaning the wound with hydrogen peroxide and iodine is acceptable initially, but can delay healing and should be avoided long-term.
• Apply antibiotic ointment and keep the wound covered.
• Seek medical care within 6 hours if the bleeding does not stop, as the wound might need stitches.
• A delay can increase the rate of wound infection.
• Any puncture wound through tennis shoes or sneakers has a high risk of infection and should be seen by a doctor.
An important role for the sports medicine practitioner is to minimize activity-related injury, that is, to improve the benefit: risk ratio associated with physical activity and sport. There have been many advance in the field of sports injury prevention in the past decade.
To reduce the risk of injury:
Acute injuries
~ are usually the result of a single, traumatic event.
Overuse Injuries
~ can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones,
and growth plates.
1. Take time off
2. Wear the right gear
3. Strengthen muscles
4. Increase flexibility
5. Use the proper technique
6. Take breaks
7. Play safe
8. Stop the activity if there is pain
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