Fred Battee Iv

 Injury caused when playing a sport  Often due to overuse  At times could be traumatic

 Runner’s Knee  Shin Splints  Tennis Elbow  Shoulder Problem

Runner’s Knee - Chondromalacia patellae -Means soft tissue under the knee cap -cause pain in front and back of knee -Common in runners, basketball, and soccer players

 Can be managed through RICE  Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation  Anti-Inflammatory medications can be used  Physiotherapy  Physical Therapy

Shin Splints -Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome -Effects lower leg muscles -Caused by too much force -Could result into broken bones -Common in runners

 Rest is the best treatment  Ultrasound, whirlpool baths, and electrical stimulation are alternative methods  If fractures occur, could take 3 months to heal  Appropriate footwear while running will reduce the risk in injury

Tennis Elbow - Lateral epicondylitis -Overexertion is the main cause -Outer part of the elbow becomes sore Acute pain when person fully extends arms

 Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs  Injected drugs more effective than oral  Surgery may be required

Shoulder Problem - Dislocation > strong force pulls the shoulder outward -Separation > when the collarbone meets the shoulder blade -Rotator Cuff Tear > any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons

 PRICE  Protection  Rest  Ice  Compression  Elevation

 Contusion  Muscle Strain  Ligament Tear Continue

Contusion -Commonly known as a bruise -Caused by blunt trauma -Damages small blood vessels and causes bleeding within tissues -Are painful, but generally harmless

 Rest  The RICE method  Painkillers  Light stretching days after the injury Next

Muscle Strain -Injury to a muscle or tendon -Also known as ‘pulling a muscle’ -Can result from overstretching -Symptoms are localized pain, stiffness, bruising

 The first line of treatment is the RICE method  Ice and Compression method  This keeps swelling down and pain in one area  Painkillers

Ligament Sprain -Injury to a joint -The ligament is stretched beyond capacity -Some of the symptoms are pain, swelling, decreased ability to move limb -Most common in ankles and knees

 RICE method  Rehab should start 2-3 days after the injury  Prolonged immobilization delays healing of the sprain

 Warm-Up  Studies have shown that athletes who warm-up are less likely to have an injury  Take time off  Will allow your muscles to rest  Play Safe

 Stop activity if there is any pain  Stay hydrated  Wear the right equipment Thank you!