Sports injuries-first aid http://www.nevdgp.org.au/ginf2/murtagh
/Musculoskeletal/Sportsinjuries.htm |
http://topcondition.com/
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website is a tutorial about the body, sports injuries that can affect
the joints, the myofascial tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments, and
fascia) and how to prevent injuries and rehabilitate from injuries to
prevent reoccurrence. This is where to find out how to perform at your
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http://expage.com/page/lacieking (strains,Cuts Abrasions)
2 Examples from site
NOSEBLEED
CAUSES:
1. nose injury
2. strenuous activity
3. high blood pressure
4. exposure to high altitudes
5. blowing your nose too hard
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A NOSEBLEED:
1. sit down
2. Lean slightly forward to prevent blood from running into your throat.
3. Place cold, wet cloths on your nose to constrict the blood vessels in
your nose and stop the bleeding.
4. If blood is coming from only one nostril, press firmly at the top of
that nostril.
5. If both nostrils are bleeding, pinch your nostrils together for at
least 10 minutes.
6. If bleeding continues, apply pressure for another 10 minutes.
7. If the bleeding is the result of direct injury to the nose, only gentle
pressure should be applied.
8. If heavy bleeding persists or if nosebleeds recur frequently, consult a
physician.
SIGNS OF A STRAIN:
1. affected joint begins to swell immediately
2. joint may also turn black and blue due to the escaped blood from torn
blood vessels
3. victim will experience excruciating, shooting pains at the time of the
injury because many nerves are injured in a sprain
TREATMENT:
1. RICE
treatment
2. Thermotherapy (applying moist heat) promotes healing but should not be
applied to a muscle or ligament injury for at least 24 hours because heat
will increase the swelling. After the swelling has gone, you should
alternate applying cold compresses and moist heat to the injury.
3. To treat the injury with warm, wet packs, place a water-dampened towel
in a microwave oven for about 30 seconds. Check to make sure the towel is
not too hot before placing it on the skin. If a microwave oven is not
available, run a towel under very hot tap water, wring it out, and apply
it to the injury.
4. A sprained arm should be placed in a sling.
Most sprains take at least 6-8 weeks to heal.
http://ntsrv2000.educ.ualberta.ca/nethowto/examples/c_mactaggart/injuries.htm
Good Descriptions i.e.
Tendon:
“A band or cord of strong fibrous tissue that connects to bones. Tendons
are tough, do not stretch, and do not contract, as do muscles. Many
sports injuries are due to torn fibers in a tendon. There is very little
blood in the flow of a tendon, so they can take along time to heal” (Pearl,
B., 1986, p. 382).
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/
Muscle strains (RICE)
http://www.doctorndtv.com/topics/detailtopics.asp?id=551&heading=Injuries
Yale Sports
Medicine Center explanation of RICE
http://info.med.yale.edu/ortho/ysmc/firstaid.htm
http://www.parasolemt.com.au/Manual/efa.asp
Sports Injury Links
e.g. Ankle Injuries:
http://www.discnw.org/firstaid/sports_injury_links.htm
Dislocations
http://www.alexhosp.com.sg/First_Aid/dislocations.htm
Joints are the links between bones and allow movement of
the body to occur.
A joint consists of bones, joint capsule, ligaments, fluid and cartilage.
A dislocation occurs when the bones at a joint are forced out of position.
Other tissues associated with the joint may also be damaged during a
dislocation, such as ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, skin and cartilage.
Fractures can also occur when a joint is dislocated.
American Red Cross . A lot of Information here
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through the Clinic,
where young athletes and their parents can self-diagnose injuries and set
up a basic recovery program.