By: Regan Tarrow
I will be touching on the subject of contact sports and the injuries involved with them. A breif explanation of the types of injuries, treatment, and how to prevent them.
Types of Injuries: When you are in contact with an object or a person common injuries include cuts and bruises. It is common that these types of injuries involve head and spine. Also, dislocation and muscle pain can occur.
Treatment: R.I.C.E is always the answer. It is best to rest the injury in order to prevent further irritation. Ice for 15-20 minutes at a time by relieving pain and reduce swelling. Compress with an elastic bandage to reduce swelling and the build up of fluid. Lastly, elevate the injury to heart level so that fluid flows away from the area in order to reduce swelling. It is always best to activate an EMS while doing this so that they can get help faster for their injury if it is serious enough.
Preventing: There are certain steps that can be taken in order to prevent these injuries in sports. 1st: Wear protective gear such as helmets and pads. 2nd: Warm up and cool down. 3rd:Keep a close eye of your surroundings and take precaution. 4th: Don't continue to play if you are injured.
Sources:
"Impact and contact - Causes of Sports Injuries." Impact and contact - Causes of Sports Injuries | Sports Medicine Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2017.
Medically Reviewed by William Morrison, MD on August 2, 2016 — Written by Tori Fry. "Sports Injury Treatment." Healthline. N.p., 02 Aug. 2016. Web. 02 Apr. 2017.
This is very interesting and informative. Injuries are a very serious problem in sports and always have been. Not everyone has the special trainers that the professionals do so a base knowledge of how to deal with an injury seems to be a really good post.
ReplyDeleteThank you! After writing this blog post, I too began to realize how important it is to know the fundamentals of sport injuries and how to deal with an injury!
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