Signs and Symptoms of injuries as well as situations.pptx

Types of Injury

1. Overview of sports injuries

2. Musculoskeletal system is a common affected area of the body in terms of injuries in sports. It is not limited to athletes.

3. The term “sports injury” refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Acute and Chronic Injuries

4. R.I.C.E. – Resting, Icing, Compressing, and Elevating

5. Who gets Sports Injuries? Anyone but several factors can increase its risks. This risks may include; 1. Not using the correct exercise techniques. 2. Overtraining, either by training too often, too frequently, or for too long. 3. Increasing your intensity of physical activity too quickly.

6. 4. Playing the same sport year-round . 5. Running or jumping on hard surfaces. 6. Wearing shoes that do not have enough support. 7. Not wearing the proper equipment. 8. Having had a prior injury. 9. Having certain anatomical features specific to each joint or poor flexibility .

7. 10. Taking certain medications, such as fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics linked to tendinitis and tendon rupture.