Injuries

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Abrasions
Symptoms
slight burning or stinging

redness to the skin

non to mild bleeding
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Abrasions
Treatment
Clean it

Apply light layer of antibiotic ointment

Plaster- not bleeding let air get to it

Watch area for signs of infections
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Acne
Symptoms
Spots on face, back, chest

Oily skin

Hot or painful to touch
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Acne
Treatment
Washing face

Less stress

Regular exercise

Avoiding wearing makeup until area is healed

Avoid oils

Moisturise
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Arthritis
Symptoms
Pains

Aches

Swelling

Swelling
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Arthritis
Treatments
More exercise

Physio

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Surgery if severe
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Athletes foot
Symptoms
Itchy white patches

Cracked skin

Sore flaky patches of skin

Red skin

Bleeding

Fluid filled blisters
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Athletes foot
Treatment
Anti fungal creams/ spray and powder

Clean dry feet

Changing socks after excerize
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Blisters
Symptoms
Over rubbing of area

Small pockets of clear fluid under the skin

Infected area may be hot
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Blister
Treatments
Needle and thread to drain it

Heals on its own

Plaster

Clean if its burst
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Bruise
Symptoms
Localised skin changes colour

Area is sensitive
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Bruise
Treatment
Elevate it above heart

Ice packs

Paracetamol
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Bunion
Symptoms
Large hard lumps

Big toe is pointed towards other toes

Pain when wearing shoes
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Bunion
Treatment
Wear wide shoes

5 minute of ice packs

Bunion pads or insoles

Surgery to actually get rid of it
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Carpel tunnel syndrome CTS
Symptoms
Pain in wrist

Pins and needles tingle feeling

Weakness of fingers hand and arm

Difficulty gripping
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Carpel tunnel syndrome CTS
Treatment
Wearing a splint

Simple hand exercises (Physio)

Steroid injections to the area regular

Surgery
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Clicks, cracks and pops
Symptoms
Audible sound of cracks

Grinding or crunching sensation

Swelling to joint
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Clicks, cracks and pops
Treatment
Taking anti-inflammatory medications

RICE method

Consult doctor
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Cramps
Symptoms
Sudden pain of muscles that lasts for a short time and then stops
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Cramps
Treatments
Stretching out the muscle

Paracetamol

Rest
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Concussion
Symptoms
Headaches

Ringing sound

Nausea

Fatigue and drowsiness

Blurry vision

Dizzy stars
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Concussion
Treatments
Rest and sitting out of physical activity

Can treat with aspirin

If it's not getting better you need to seek medical attention after 24-72 hours
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Dislocation
Symptoms
Joint is visibly altered

Numbness

Swollen

Discoloured
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Dislocation
Treatments
Seek medical attention

Ice area while waiting

Medication for pain relief

Rest and wear sling

Physio

May need surgery
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Ear infections
Symptoms
Lack of energy

Ear pain

Not balancing properly

Effects hearing

Feeling sick

Hearing problems
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Ear infections
Treatments
Holding warm water onto your ear

Ear drops

Removing discharge

Cotton swap
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Fainting
Symptoms
Cold and clammy

Dizzy lightheaded

Weakness of the body
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Fainting
Treatments
Check breathing

Drinking lots of water

Eating sugar to make blood sugar level to raise

Raising both legs above the heart
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Fractures
Symptoms
Pain

Swelling

Bruising

Discolouring

Pultrusion

Unusual angle

Unable to put weight on the area
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Fractures
Treatments
Casts

Braces

Metal plates or screws

Rods placed in bones
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Hearing loss
Symptoms
Difficulty hearing

Asking to repeat things

Feeling tired
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Hearing loss
Treatments
Removing wax blockages

Hearing aids

Implants
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Inflammation
Symptoms
Redness

Swelling

Flu like symptoms
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Inflammation
Treatments
Resting

RICE

Anti inflammatory medication
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Ingrown toenails
Symptoms
Painful swollen toes

Redness

Infection

Curved toenails
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Ingrown toenails
Treatments
Regular warm baths

Keeping toes tripped

Wear wide shoes
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Laryngitis
Symptoms
Croaky raspy voice

Difficulty speaking

Sore throat
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Laryngitis
Treatments
Resting voice

Drinking lots of water

Cough medicines

Gargle warm salty water
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Migraines
Symptoms
Throbbing of head

Feeling sick

Sensitivity to light and sound

Inability to concentrate
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Migraines
Treatments
Painkillers

Laying down in a quiet room

Sleeping
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Osteoporosis
Symptoms
Loss of height

Change in posture

Shortness of breath

Bones break easily
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Osteoporosis
Treatments
Physiotherapy

Medications

Vitamins
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Paralysis
Symptoms
Loss of muscle function

Numbness

Involuntary spasms
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Paralysis
Treatments
Physiotherapy

Mobility devices

Nerve transfer surgery

Amputations
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Plantar fasciitis
Symptoms
Pain around heel

Hurts to point and flex your foot on the bottom of your foot
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Plantar fasciitis
Treatments
Rest

Ice packs

Comfortable soles of shoes

Stretching and rolling out arches regularly
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Ringworm
Symptoms
Rash in a ring circle

Scaly dry itchy skin
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Ringworm
Treatments
Anti-fungal creams

Contagious

Wash all towels and bedsheets

Wash hands frequently

Take pets to the vet
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Shingles
Symptoms
Painful rash

Blotching rash

Tingling

Headache

Unwell feeling
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Shingles
Treatments
Doctor prescribes medications

Loose fitting clothing

Keep area clean

Use cool compresses
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Shin splints
Symptoms
Tenderness

Pain inside shin bone

Mild swelling of leg

May progress into stress fracture
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Shin splints
Treatments
Resting

Ice packs

Shoe insoles

Compression socks

Ibuprofen
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Slipped discs
Symptoms
Lower back pain

Difficulty bending backwards

Neck pain

Muscle weakness

Pain to rump
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Slipped discs
Treatments
Remain active

Pain killers

Physio

Surgery
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Snapping Hip (Dancers Hip)
Symptoms
Popping and clicking sensation.

Pain.

Inflammation

Leg muscle weakness

Swelling

Difficulty in physical activity

Feeling as if your hip is coming out of place
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Snapping Hip (Dancers Hip)
Treatments
Reduce physical activity.

Applying ice

Painkillers.

Physiotherapy.

Stretching.

Steroid injections.

Surgery.
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Soft Tissue Muscle Damage
Symptoms
Immediate pain

Delayed swelling

Stiffness

Bruising

Instability
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Soft Tissue Muscle Damage
Treatments
1. PRICE

2. Reduce swelling and stiffness and begin to regain normal movement.

3. Regaining of normal function and return to normal activities
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Sprains
Symptoms
Pain and swelling to joint area

Tenderness

Weakness

Bruising

Inability to sustain weight

Muscle spasms or cramping
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Sprains
Treatments
RICE

Physiotherapy

Avoid heat to prevent additional swelling
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Strains
Symptoms
Sudden onset pain

Soreness

Limited range of movement

Swelling

Muscle spasms

Weakness

Stiffness
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Strains
Treatments
Ice packs to reduce swelling

Heat once swelling has subsided

Take ibuprofen

RICE
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Stress Fracture
Symptoms
Tenderness of a certain spot in the body

Swelling around painful area

Pain builds over time as most people don’t realise they have a stress fracture right away
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Stress Fracture
Treatments
Stop activity that causes pain
Applying ice packs
Resting for 2-8 weeks
Raising your injury location above your heart for better blood flow
Taking anti-inflammatory medications
Cast or fracture boot
Surgery
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Sway backs (Lordosis)
Symptoms
Physical appearances of a swayback

Having a large gap between the lower back and the floor when lying down on your back

Back pain and discomfort

Problems moving in certain directions
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Sway backs (Lordosis)
Treatments
Painkillers

Physical therapy

Stretching daily

Severe cases with nerve damage require surgery
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Tendonitis
Symptoms
Joint pain

Stiffness or difficulty moving the joint

Feeling of a grating or crackling sensation when you move the tendon

Inflammation and redness
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Tendonitis
Treatments
Supportive brace

Rest and ice

Painkillers

Physiotherapy

Avoid lifting heavy objects
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Tennis Elbow
Symptoms
Pain from your elbow into your forearm to your wrist

Weakness of the lower half of the arm

Pain when grabbing items.
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Tennis Elbow
Treatments
Rest and stop physical activity
RICE
Painkillers
Physiotherapy
Steroid injections
Shockwave therapy
Platelet rich plasma injections
Surgery
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Torn ACL
Symptoms
Loud popping sound at the time of the injury

Severe pain

Swelling

Knee instability.
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Torn ACL
Treatments
Begin with RICE

Rehabilitation

Surgery
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Trigger toe
Symptoms
Mild pain and discomfort
Difficulty or inability to dance in pointe shoes due to pain
Sharp pain when lowering the foot from pointe shoes
Inability to flex the toe
Clicking sensation or sound when trying to move the toe
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Trigger toe
Treatments
Applying ice to reduce swelling

Strengthening exercises for the toes
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Vertigo
Symptoms
Feeling that everything around you is spinning

Unable to find your balance

Blurred vision
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Vertigo
Treatments
Staying still for a period of time
Lie in a quiet, dark room
Move your head slowly during the day
Sit down right away when you begin this dizzy feeling
Sleep with your head slightly raised on 2 or more pillows
Avoid driving
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Abrasions
Treatment

Back

Clean it

Apply light layer of antibiotic ointment

Plaster- not bleeding let air get to it

Watch area for signs of infections

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Acne
Symptoms

Back

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Front

Acne
Treatment

Back

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Arthritis
Symptoms

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