Sports related Injuries and Treatments in koramangala (1)

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Sports related Injuries and  Treatments

• By Dr. REWAT   LAXMAN

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 The most commonly prescribed remedies for sports
related injuries are

• Rest Activities that may cause injury need to be
  avoided.Ice Application of Ice packs can help
  to diminish swelling and pain in the injured
  area. Avoid placing ice directly over the
  skin.Compression Compression of the injured
  portion of the body through Elastic wraps, air
  casts and splints help to decrease
  swelling.Elevation Injured portion of the body
  when elevated above heart level helps to decrease
  swelling and pain.

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Some of the precautions that can be taken to 
prevent sports related injuries may include
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1. Follow exercise program  to strengthen the
muscles2. Avoid overdoing the exercise3.
Ensure that you wear protective gear that fits
properly 4. Following warm up and cool down
exercises before and after sports activity5.
Eating a large meal right after exercising needs
to be avoided.6. To nourish the muscles,
maintain a healthy diet7. When you are injured
or tired avoid playing8. Make sure that you are
physically fit to play the sport
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Some of the common Sports
Injuries Include
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Shoulder Injury

• Chronic pain in shoulders can be caused by
  overuse of shoulder while playing sports.
•  Acute injuries or minor pains may be treated
  with conventional treatment and severe injuries
  may require surgery.

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Foot  ankle Injuries

• Treatment for some of these conditions may be
  usually related to injuries like sprains and
  strains, ankle fractures, and Achilles tendinitis.

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Knee Injuries

• ACL is a major stabilizing ligament in the knee,
  with over use of knee it may tear.
• Sports related Knee injuries may require surgical
  intervention.
• Surgeons may recommend physical therapy to
  strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and to
  better the movements of the bones and joints.

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