Soft Tissue Injuries By: Kerri Populo Period 8
What is a Soft Tissue Injury? Damage of the soft tissue of the body
Soft tissues include …… Muscles Tendons Ligaments Nerves Sprains Strains
What is a Sprain? An injury which occurs to ligaments caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn.
What is a Strain? An injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of over stretching
Soft-tissue injuries are classified as the following: Burns Contusions (bruises) Sprains Strains
symptoms Deformity An inability to walk or use an injured part Severe pain May have a mild strain or sprain.
How to treat ….. When treating a soft tissue injuries you will want to use R.I.C.E.
R.I.C.E Rest Ice Compression Elevation
This a soft tissue injury