Presentation (17).pdf first aid for gnm.

or uneven surfaces can make you more prone to injury.
Fatigue. Tired muscles are less likely to provide good support for your joints. When you're tired, you're also more likely to succumb to forces that could stress a joint.
Poor equipment. Ill-fitting or poorly maintained footwear or other sporting equipment can contribute to your risk of a sprain.
Prevention
Regular stretching and strengthening exercises for your sport, fitness or work activity, as part of an overall physical conditioning program, can help to minimize your risk of sprains. Try to be in shape to play your sport; don't play your sport to get in shape. If you have a physically demanding occupation, regular conditioning can help prevent injuries.

You can protect your joints in the long term by working to strengthen and condition the muscles around the joint that has been injured. The best brace you can give yourself is your own "muscle brace." Ask your doctor about appropriate conditioning and stability exercises. Also, use footwear that offers support and protection.

2. WHAT IS SPRAIN ?
•A SPRAIN OCCUR WHEN THE LIGAMENTS HOLDING A JOINT TOGETHER ARE STRETCHED
AND TORN.THEMOST COMMON LOCATION FOR SPRAIN IS ANKLE

3. WHAT IS STRAIN ?
•A STRAIN OCCURS WHEN THE FIBERS OF A MUSCLE OR TENDON ARE STRETCHED AND
TORN.THEMOST COMMON LOCATION OF STRAIN IS LOWER BACK AND BACK OF THIGHS

5. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
SPRAIN
•PAIN
•DECREASED MOVEMENT
•SWELLING
•TENDERNESS
•REDNESS
STRAIN
•PAIN
•SWELLING
•TENDERNESS
•MUSCLE PULL
•MUSCLE SPASM
•CRAMPS IN MUSCLE

6. FIRST AID TREATMENT
•ASSESS THE VICTIM AND RECOGNIZE SPRAIN AND STRAIN
•FIRST STAGE TO REDUCE SWELLING AND PAIN RICE-R THERAPY (REST, ICE, COMPRESS,
ELEVATE) FOR THE FIRST 24 TO 48 HOURS
•1. REST (R) : THE INJURED AREA (REDUCE REGULAR EXERCISE OR ACTIVITIES AS
NEEDED)
•2. ICE (I) : THE INJURED AREA, 20 MINUTES AT A TIME, FOUR TO EIGHT TIMES A DAY
(COLD PACK, ICE BAG, OR PLASTIC BAG FILLED WITH CRUSHED ICE AND WRAPPED IN A
TOWEL CAN BE USED)

7. •COMPRESSION (C) : BANDAGE THE AREA FIRMLY (BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY) AROUND,
ABOVE AND BELOW THE WOUND
•ELEVATED (E) : THE INJURED AREA, ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HEART, TO HELP DECREASE
SWELLING WHILE YOU ARE LYING OR SITTING DOWN
•REFERRAL (R) : HAVE THE INJURY CHECKED BY A DOCTOR. IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET IT
CHECKED BY DOCTOR IF THE PAIN, SWELLING DOES NOT GO AWAY OR IF THERE IS A LOT
OF DISCOMFORT IN THE AREA.