1. Sports injuries Dr. Ali Abd El-Monsif Thabet

2. Course content Introduction to sports injuries Introduction to sports injuries Open versus closed kinetic chain exercises Open versus closed kinetic chain exercises Proprioceptive training Proprioceptive training Plyometric exercises Plyometric exercises Healing process Healing process Muscle injury Muscle injury Tendon injury Tendon injury Ligaments injury Ligaments injury Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation after PCL injury Rehabilitation after PCL injury Rehabilitation after MCL and LCL injuries Rehabilitation after MCL and LCL injuries

3. Course content Rehabilitation after meniscal injuries Rehabilitation after meniscal injuries Anterior knee pain Anterior knee pain Rehabilitation after ankle injuries Rehabilitation after ankle injuries Examples of muscle injuries and their rehabilitation Examples of muscle injuries and their rehabilitation Bandaging Techniques Bandaging Techniques Revision Revision References: References: Rehabilitation of sports injuries Rehabilitation of sports injuries Rehabilitation Techniques in sports medicine Rehabilitation Techniques in sports medicine The sports injuries handbook The sports injuries handbook

4. What is a sports injury? A sports injury can be defined as an injury that occurs during sporting activities or exercise affecting athletes of all ages and all levels of performance. A sports injury can be defined as an injury that occurs during sporting activities or exercise affecting athletes of all ages and all levels of performance.

5. Diagnosis is the key to success. We must differentiate injuries such as ‘knee sprain’, ‘muscle strain’’, ‘grade II muscle rupture’ or ‘intra-muscular haematoma’. In some cases, the diagnosis is obvious from the person’s history, symptoms, signs and clinical tests; in others an X-ray, or MRI scan may needed Diagnosis is the key to success. We must differentiate injuries such as ‘knee sprain’, ‘muscle strain’’, ‘grade II muscle rupture’ or ‘intra-muscular haematoma’. In some cases, the diagnosis is obvious from the person’s history, symptoms, signs and clinical tests; in others an X-ray, or MRI scan may needed Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Diagnosis!

6. Before carry out detailed specific tests, evaluate posture and gait, look for signs of pain or discomfort. Ask if the athlete has taken painkillers, which may hind findings Before carry out detailed specific tests, evaluate posture and gait, look for signs of pain or discomfort. Ask if the athlete has taken painkillers, which may hind findings Asking the injured athlete to describe what happened and their symptoms : can you please demonstrate and describe, in your own way, what happened? Let the injured athlete demonstrate the movements that cause the problem. Asking the injured athlete to describe what happened and their symptoms : can you please demonstrate and describe, in your own way, what happened? Let the injured athlete demonstrate the movements that cause the problem. Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Diagnosis!

7. Consideration in designing a rehabilitation program THE PHILOSOPHY OF REHABILITATION THE PHILOSOPHY OF REHABILITATION Understanding the Healing Process Understanding the Healing Process Exercise Intensity Exercise Intensity Understanding the Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation Understanding the Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation The Tools of Rehabilitation The Tools of Rehabilitation

8. Figure 1-2 Several modalities, including electrical stimulating currents, may be used to modulate pain. Figure 1-2 Several modalities, including electrical stimulating currents, may be used to modulate pain.

9. Figure 1-3 Stretching techniques are used with tight musculotendinous structures to improve physiological range of motion. Figure 1-3 Stretching techniques are used with tight musculotendinous structures to improve physiological range of motion.

11. Figure 1-5 Progressive resistive exercise using isotonic contractions is the most widely used rehabilitative strengthening technique. Figure 1-5 Progressive resistive exercise using isotonic contractions is the most widely used rehabilitative strengthening technique.

12. Figure 1-6 Isokinetic exercise is most often used in the later stages of rehabilitation. Figure 1-6 Isokinetic exercise is most often used in the later stages of rehabilitation.

13. Figure 1-7 Plyometric exercise focuses on improving dynamic, power movements Figure 1-7 Plyometric exercise focuses on improving dynamic, power movements

14. Figure 1-8 Closed-kinetic-chain exercises are widely used in rehabilitation Figure 1-8 Closed-kinetic-chain exercises are widely used in rehabilitation

15. Figure 1-9 Reestablishing neuromuscular control and balance is critical to regaining functional performance capabilities. Figure 1-9 Reestablishing neuromuscular control and balance is critical to regaining functional performance capabilities.

16. Figure 1-10 Every rehabilitation program must include some exercise designed to maintain cardiorespiratory fitness. Figure 1-10 Every rehabilitation program must include some exercise designed to maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.

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