2. Sports injuries occur during exercise or while
participating in a sport.
You’re at risk for sports injuries if you:
• haven’t been regularly active
• don’t warm up properly before exercise
• play contact sports
5. COMMON SPORT-RELATED INJURIES
Knee injuries
Any injury that interferes
with how the knee joint
moves could be a sports
injury. It could range from
an overstretch to a tear in
the muscles or tissues in
the knee.
7. COMMON SPORT-RELATED INJURIES
Dislocations
Sports injuries may
dislocate a bone in your
body. When that happens,
a bone is forced out of its
socket. This can be painful
and lead to swelling and
weakness
8. SPORTS INJURIES TREATMENT
The RICE method is a common treatment for sports injuries.
It stands for:
• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation
For best results, follow the RICE method within the first
24 to 36 hours after the injury. It can help reduce swelling
and prevent additional pain
9. Resting is one of the most effective ways to start your
healing process. Your injured muscle will be weak and
vulnerable to further injury, especially in the first few
hours.
REST
ICE
Applying a bag of crushed ice or an ice pack to your
injury will help relieve pain and prevent swelling by
decreasing blood flow to the area.
10. COMPRESS
An elastic bandage wrapped firmly around the injury can
help minimize swelling by preventing the buildup of fluid. It
can also help ease pain by keeping the injured area some
what immobilized
11. ELEVATE
Elevating an injury above the level of your heart will help
minimize swelling by allowing fluid to drain away from the
area
