Athletic Injuries and Care

Tara Markovich

**Athletes**

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Common Shoulder Injuries

Rotator Cuff

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

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

Ankle Injuries

Common in all sports

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

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

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

Elbow Injuries

Improper pitch

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

Questions How can we prevent injuries?

What are some ways to treat injuries?

When can an athlete return to play after and injury?

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

Top 10 Worst Sports Injuries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sJhdNP3_k

Works Cited http://

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html

http://www.webmd.com/men/features/seven-most-common-sports-injuries