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Common
Injury:- The most common forms of sporting injury are ones involving
muscle, tendons and ligaments. You can treat a lot of these injuries
yourself. Remember though, if the injury seems serious, make sure
you see a doctor immediately.
Muscle Injury First
Aid:- The first way to treat a non-threatening injury is to get
an icepack and place it on the affected area. After this, put
on a bandage to provide support. Finally, raise it higher than
the rest of your body. All these tips help to reduce inflammation
of the tissue and prevent any swelling, promoting a quicker recovery.
Back Pain:- A common
problem for people training is back pain. Lifting or uncontrolled
movements whilst exercising can cause this. Pain can be caused
by muscle tears and spasms but may also be a slipped disc or Sciatica.
It is important to prevent an injury like this rather than treat
it afterwards by always being mindful of posture when training,
not lifting weights, which are too heavy, and not placing too
much pressure on the body by over exercising.
Tendons:- Tendons
are a collection of fibres that connect muscles to bones. If you
suddenly stretch or overuse that part of your body in a sport,
you can damage the tissue that lies around that area.Ligaments:-
These are a band of tough fibres binding bones together. Damage
is caused when abnormal movement is placed on a certain area of
the body. For example, twisting the ankle can result in severe
pain and is known as a Sprain. Fibres are torn and this results
in swelling of the affected area.
Serious Injury:-
You think you may have a broken limb when gentle pressure or movement
causes pain and/or the limb or joint appears deformed. In this
case, avoid movement as this may cause further damage to the area.
It may be possible to splint the affected area as a splint stabilizes
the damaged parts and prevents unwanted movement
If you are unsure,
see a doctor as soon as possible.
Physiotherapy:-
The main aim of Physiotherapy is to identify and produce the most
movement in a patient through health promotion, preventive healthcare,
treatment and rehabilitation. They use different therapies such
as massage, therapeutic exercise and the application of cold,
heat, ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Their aim is to get
patients active in helping themselves to get better.
Osteopathy:- This
method allows practitioners to use their hands in diagnosing and
treating illness and injury. When examining a patient, they have
a very hands-on approach that lets them examine places such as
the back and other parts of the body. They can also examine muscles
and ligaments for pain and restricted movement that could be a
sign of injury.
Common Injury
Muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Muscle injury first
aid
Use an icepack, bandage and raise the affected area higher.
Back pain
Lifting or uncontrolled movements.
Tendon pain
Sudden stretching can cause damage.
Ligaments
Abnormal movement causes damage of fibres.
Serious injury
Avoid moving broken limbs, use a splint and ice pack if possible.
Physiotherapy
Produces the most movement through treatment.
Osteopathy
Uses a manipulative approach in treating parts of the body.
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