Understanding Athletic Injuries

Types of Injuries _______- Injuries that result from a sudden traumatic incident _______- Injuries that develop or last over a long period of time __________- Injuries that heal but leave body structures weakened or stretched.

Mechanism of Injury Knowing what cause of the injury can help to identify which structures have been damaged. The athletes position before the ________, the ______, the type of _______and the ______________ worn all affect the injury.

Cause of Injuries ____________causes concussions, contusions, internal bleeding, fractures or joint injuries

_________- twisting or pivoting causing sprains, joint injuries or broken bones

_________- friction or rubbing causes skin and tissue injuries.

Phases of an Injury Inflammatory phase- Immediately following the injury and last 3-5 days SHARP S- ____________ H- _________ A- _________________ R- __________ P-__________

Repair and Regeneration Phase The body starts to restore ________________ The athlete may begin some activity or rehab A few days up to several weeks _______________ of damaged tissues _________________ of healthy tissue _______________ of scar tissue

Remodeling Phase A phase that is often missed by athletes because they are anxious to get back into play Newly formed scar tissue gains strength and flexibility A lot of rehab Rule of thumb, for ____________the athlete is out of play, _______________________is needed!

RICE Injury Treatment _______ ________ __________________ ___________ Recovery time can be reduced using this principle: RICE _______ ________ __________________ ___________ Pages 33, 34, 35,36 in textbook

Rehabilitation Guidance of a physician After the ______________ phase, heat can be applied to increase blood flow (hot compress) After heat, gently stretch injury Heat rubs are _______________ Ice is used after activity or rehab

Return to play Consent from a physician Test Active ______________________(ROM) Test Resisted ROM Support if needed (tape or brace) Test Sport Specific Function If all okay…return to play