Types of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, encompassing both soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) and hard tissues (bones).
What is a musculoskeletal Injury?
Pain (localized or radiating), Bruising or discoloration
What are symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury?
What type of patient history should you look for when diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries?
Activity Level and Previous Injuries
Medications, Chronic Diseases
RICE
What is rest, ice, compression and elevation?
Wearing the right shoes for the activity one is performing
How may one prevent an ankle injury?
Sudden onset due to a specific event (e.g., falls, collisions).
What is Acute Injury?
If you have symptoms of a musculoskeletal Inury what should you do next?
What is compression
Name 2 methods of diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries.
Comprehensive physical examination
X-rays for fractures, MRIs or CT scans
Patient history: Activity level, previous injuries
Give two examples of medical treatment options when faced with a musculokeletal Injury?
Physical therapy for rehabilitation, focusing on strength and flexibility.
Medications: NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) for pain and inflammation.
Surgical options: Arthroscopy for torn ligaments or tendons; ORIF/CRIF to repair bones
Doing this before and after a workout for 5-10 minutes may enhance flexibility and prevent an musculoskeletal injury.
What is Stretching and Warming up?
Develop gradually over time, often due to repetitive stress or overuse.
What is chronic injury?
Sprain
What is trauma to the joint (bone-ligament-bone)?
MRI is used to see what type of tissue?
Soft Tissue or deep bone injury
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
What is an immediate care method for treating a musculoskeletal Injury?
Strengthening exercises targeting key ________.
May prevent a musculoskeletal Injury
Muscle Groups
Trauma or disease
What are two causes of musculoskeletal injuries?
Intense pain and inability to move the affected area
What is a Fracture?
XRays used for musculoskeletal Injury
What are Fractures?
Use of a brace and physical therapy.
What is the treatment for a sprain?
Education on proper ______ during physical activity.
What is Body Mechanics? What is proper form?
Stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect bones to one another.
What is a sprain?
Example: Ankle sprain from rolling the ankle during sports.
Name 2 differences and 1 similarity between Sprains and Fractures
Fracture-Intense pain/can't move the joint.
Sprain-Bearable Pain and swelling.
They both are musculoskeletal injuries.
X-rays, CT Scans, MRIs
What are imaging techniques?
Casting or surgical fixation depending on severity.
What is the treatment for a fracture?
Regular ________ to prepare the body for activity.
What is warm-up and cool-down routines