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Athletic Injuries and Care
Tara Markovich
**Athletes**
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Knee Injuries ACL injury What is it?
-is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, inside your knee jointWhat is it caused by?
- sudden stops and change of directionOther common causes:Twisting your knee with the foot plantedGetting hit on the kneeExtending the knee too farJumping and landing on a flexed kneeStopping suddenly when runningSuddenly shifting weight from one leg to the other**common in basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
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Symptoms & Treatments
ACL Symptoms-Knee swelling-A loud pop sound-Severe pain and inability to continue activity
Treatments-Depending on the severity of your ACL injury, treatment may include surgery to replace the torn ligament followed by rehabilitation exercises to help you regain strength and stability.-rest-elevate-ice-compress
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Knee injuries Cont. PCL Injury What is it?
- is the tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament also known as PCL.What is it caused by? Falling on a bent knee Striking the front of the knee Twisting Over extending
** Most common in football, soccer, baseball, skiing, car accidents
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Symptoms & Treatments
PCL Symptoms-Mild knee swelling-Mild pain at the back of the knee that feels worse when you kneel.
Treatments-Physical Therapy-rest-ice-compress-elevate
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Concussions Concussion What is it?
-traumatic brain injury that alters the way the brain functionsWhat is it caused by?
-Direct impact on the head
**most common in football
Symptoms-confusion, memory loss-dizziness-headache-nausea, vomiting
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Dislocated Shoulder Dislocated Shoulder What is it?
-a fall or blow which causes the top of your arm bone to pop out of the shoulder socket.
What is it caused by?Falling onto your shoulder, especially on a hard surfaceBeing hit in the shoulderTrying to break a fall with your hand
** most common in baseball
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Symptoms & Treatments
Dislocated Shoulder Symptoms-Intense pain as soon as the injury occurs-Tenderness of the shoulder and collarbone-Swelling-Bruising-Deformed shoulder
Dislocated Shoulder Treatment-Rest-Ice-Physical Therapy
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Common Shoulder Injuries
Rotator Cuff
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Ankle Injuries Common Ankle Injuries What is it?
-when the ankle joint is twisted too far out of its normal position.How does it happen?-Tripping or falling-Landing awkwardly after a jump-Walking or running on uneven surfaces-A sudden impact such as a car crash-Twisting or rotating the ankle-Rolling the ankle
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Symptoms & Treatments
Ankle Injury Symptoms-Ankle swelling-Numbness/ tingling-Instability-Burning pain,-Inability to bear weight-Stiffness-Weakness
Ankle Injury Treatment- Ankle brace- Ankle cast- Crutches- Medication- Rest- Ice- Elevate
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Ankle Injuries
Common in all sports
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Elbow Injuries Tennis Elbow
-typically causes pain over the bony prominence on the outer side of the elbow. (type of tendinitis)
Golfers Elbow-identical to Tennis Elbow, but occurs on the
inner side of the elbow.
Locking/ Clicking Elbow-locking and/or painful clicking of the elbow joint
is usually due to 'loose bodies' or arthritis of the elbow
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Symptoms & Treatments
Tennis Elbow How is it caused?-Repetitive motions in sports such as:*Tennis*Racquetball*Squash*Fencing*Weight lifting
Symptoms-pain-tenderness
Treatments-rest -ice-elevate-brace-physical therapy-sometimes surgery
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Golfers Elbow How is it caused? Symptoms
Treatments-improper pitching techniques -gripping and swinging repetitively-improper lifting-improper hitting (bat)
-pain and tenderness-swelling-weakness-numbness-tingling
-rest-elevate-ice-surgery
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Elbow Injuries
Improper pitch
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Shin Splints What is it?
-Aching and soreness in legs after running
What is it caused by?-Irritated and swollen muscles, often from overuse-Stress fractures-''flat feet" -Weakness in stabilizing muscles of the hips or core
Treatments-rest-ice-painkillers-motion exercises-physical therapy
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Questions How can we prevent injuries?
What are some ways to treat injuries?
When can an athlete return to play after and injury?
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Answers Proper equipment, proper technique,
proper warm up, proper game rules.
Rest, ice, elevate, compress, surgery, Physical therapy
After they are cleared from doctor, physical therapist, and school athletic trainer
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Top 10 Worst Sports Injuries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sJhdNP3_k
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Works Cited http://
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html
http://www.webmd.com/men/features/seven-most-common-sports-injuries