Injury Treatment Blisters Concussion Cuts / Grazes Exhaustion Dehydration Ligament Injuries Tendon Injuries Winding Muscle Injuries
Treatment of Simple Performance Injuries Signs or Symptoms? Signs = what you can see Especially important if subject unconscious Symptoms = what the injured person can tell you
Blisters A result of friction between skin and another surface. A tear occurs and fluid seeps into space beneath it. Mostly on hands or feet –T–Treatment: if skin unbroken, protect blister with padding or cotton wool. Stop activity. –D–Drain large blisters under medical supervision –I–If skin broken, disinfect and cover in order to protect
Concussion Cause: Treatment:
Cuts / Grazes Cause Treatment
Winding Cause Treatment
Exhaustion Cause Treatment
Injuries to ligaments, tendons and muscles Causes Treatment
Dehyrdation Cause Treatment
RICE REST ICE ELEVATION COMPRESSION