Sports injuries
Sports injuries
General
not in shape
not warming up
If you get hurt, stop playing
can cause more harm
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)
pain relievers, rehabilitation and sometimes surgery
Sprains
stretched or torn ligament
connect bones at a joint
falling, twisting, or getting hit
symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising
sprain - nihestus
Strains
stretched or torn muscle or tendon
connect muscle to bone
can cause a strain
suddenly or develop over time
playing sports
pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving
the muscle
strain - venitus
tendon - kõõlus