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Summary Unit 18 - The Common Treatments Used For Different Sports Injuries
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The Common Treatments Used For Different Sports InjuriesIntroduction
I will be designing a rehabilitation programme for two clients with two different types of
injuries, one of them being an ankle sprain and the other one being a grade 2 pulled
hamstring. Rehabilitation is the process of restoring a person's physical functionality to a
normal state. Many specialists will help with sports injury rehabilitation such as, GP’s,
physiotherapists, medical specialists, and nutritionists.
Sprained Ankle
Aim to help injury Time scale Medical therapy Exercises
Phase 1 Decrease the 1 week Use ice packs and None, just
swelling, discomfort, compression, take Protect
and pain. weight off the ankle Rest
by using crutches. Ice
Compress
Elevate
Phase 2 Restructure some 1-2 weeks Use ice packs and Start to try and
movement in the compression. put weight on
ankle. the ankle and
walk around.
Phase 3 Begin to strengthen 2-4 weeks Continue to ice. Work in strength
the injured area. by using specific
exercises such
as a wobble
board.
Phase 4 Now increase the 4-6 weeks Continue to ice. Start with static
range of movement and dynamic
stretches to start
moving your
ankle normally.
Phase 5 Almost at full 6-8 weeks Wear a compression Gradually work
strength, after 8 sleeve to tighten the on weights and
weeks should be area. sports related
ready for full exercise. exercises.
Grade 2 Pulled Hamstring
Aim to help injury Time scale Medical therapy Exercises
Phase 1 Prevent tearing 1 week Use Try to walk
muscle fibers further. compression normally without
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