ATHLETIC INJURIES : ATHLETIC INJURIES
SPRAIN : SPRAIN DEFINITION
Stretching of a joint of ligament
SYMPTOMS
Severe pain, Swelling, Difficulty moving
TREATMENT
R.I.C.E.
DISLOCATION : DISLOCATION DEFINITION
End of a bone is forced out of a joint
SYMPTOMS
Extreme pain in the joint
TREATMENT
Keep very still, seek medical help #2 #3
BRUISE : BRUISE DEFINITION
Contusion
Injury to tissues underneath the skin
SYMPTOMS
Black & Blue, tender, discoloration
TREATMENT
Apply ice
STRAIN : STRAIN DEFINITION
Overworked muscle
SYMPTOMS
Soreness from overexertion
TREATMENT
Rest, apply heat
PULLED MUSCLE : PULLED MUSCLE DEFINITION
Muscle is seperated or torn from its point of attachment
SYMPTOMS
Severe pain
TREATMENT
Apply ice, seek medical advice
MUSCLE CRAMP : MUSCLE CRAMP DEFINITION
Muscle contracts tightly and doesn’t relax
SYMPTOMS
Tightening pain in a specific muscle
TREATMENT
Massage, apply heat
HERNIA : HERNIA DEFINITION
Rupture, tear or weak area in your abdomen
SYMPTOMS
Severe pain, organ protrusion
TREATMENT
Rest, possible surgery
HEAT EXHAUSTION : HEAT EXHAUSTION DEFINITION
Body becomes overheated due to loss of large amounts of water
SYMPTOMS
Pale, moist skin, dizziness
TREATMENT
Move to a cool place, lie down, lower head
HEAT STROKE : HEAT STROKE DEFINITION
Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and sunlight
SYMPTOMS
Dry, hot skin, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing
TREATMENT
Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, call ambulance
FROSTBITE : FROSTBITE DEFINITION
Tissues freeze due to prolonged exposure to extreme freezing temperatures
SYMPTOMS
Numbness in chin, cheeks, nose, fingers, toes (extremities)
TREATMENT
Warm gradually, watch for shock
OTHER INJURIES : OTHER INJURIES TORN KNEE LIGAMENTS
TORN ACL
FRACTURED LEG