1. Acute Soft Tissue Injuries
Dr. Neil A. Singh

2. Soft Tissue Injury
A soft tissue injury (STI) is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body.
Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a one off blow resulting in a contusion or overuse of a particular part of the body.

3. Classic Pattern of STI
Swelling
Heat
Erythema
Pain
Loss of function

4. Management

5. PRICES P= Protect R= Rest I= Ice C= Compression E= Elevation
S= Support

6. Protect
Athlete
Surrounding Structures
Other Competitors
Injured Parts

7. Rest
Absolute Rest
Relative Rest
Active Rest

8. Ice Ice cubes Chemical Ice Packs Reusable Gel Cold Packs
Coolant Sprays

9. Ice Application Benefits Apply for 10-20 mins, every 2 hours initially
Do not exceed mins continuously
Apply for first hours
Limits bleeding
Limits swelling
Limits further tissue damage
Assists with pain control

10. Ice Contraindications Broken or damaged skin Suspected nerve damage
Suspected altered circulation
When ice worsens pain

11. Compression Support injured area Decrease swelling
Supportive Bandage or Strapping

12. Elevation Must be > 45° angle Combine with support
Maintain for at least 24 hours

13. Support Stabalize injured tissue Prevent further injury
Allows early commencement of controlled and monitored activity
Shortens rehab period

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