Injury Rehabilitation
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- Created on: 09-04-19 09:27
Rehabilitation of injury:
Rehabiliation-The process of restoring full physical function after an injury has occurred
1.EARLY STAGE-Gentle exercise encouraging damaged tissue to heal
2.MID STAGE-Progressive loading of connective tissues and bones to develop strength
3.LATE STAGE-Functional exercises and drills to ensure body is ready to return to training
TREATMENT METHODS:
STRETCHING:A form of physical exercise in which specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's elasticity & achieve comfortable muscle tone
ACUTE PHASE-No stretching,PRICE and complete rest
MID PHASE-Gentle static and pasive stretching have been proven to speed up recovery process
LATER PHASE-PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretches added to programme increased range of motion
LONG TERM-Active and dynamic stretching through a developmental stretching programme should be used,to increase range of motion & strength of connective tissues
MASSAGE:
Massage therapy-A physical therapy used for injury prevention and soft tissue injury treatment
Sports massage-A deep muscle therapy,realigning connective tissue fibres and flushing toxins from a damaged area
Sports massage can:
- Move fluid and nutrients through damaged tissue to encourage healing
- Stretch tissues,releasig tension and pressure,improving elasticity
- Break down scar tissue
- Reduce pain & generate heat,circulation and relaxation
COLD,HEAT AND CONTRAST THERAPIES:
Cold therapy (cryotherapy)-Applying ice or cold to an injury or after exercise for a therapeutic effect,such as reduced swelling
Heat therapy-Applying heat to an area before training for a therapeutic effect,such as increased blood flow
Contrast therapy-The use of alternate cold and heat for a therapeutic effect,such as increased blood flow
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS:
-Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
This is medication taken to reduce inflammation,temperature and pain following injury,for example,IBUPROFEN
- Acute soft injuries (such as sprains/strains/concussion) can be helped by taking pain relief as it helps…
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