Transcript how is injury rehabilitation managed? - Sports-Nerd

 Rehabilitation
can take a long time
depending on the injury.
 A doctor or physiotherapist should
supervise the process.
 Rehabilitation aims to:
- Restore function to the injured area.
- Return athlete quickly and safely to
competition.
- Prevent re-injury.
- Glue in figure 19.1 pg: 335 PDHPE
Application and Inquiry
 As
pain and swelling subside, slow movement
through the range of motion should be
carried out to promote elasticity in the scar
tissue and enhance recovery time.
 Joint mobilisation can be achieved through
passive and active exercises that are
gradually increased over time.
 STRETCHING
 Controlled
static and PNF stretching further
promote elasticity of the scar tissue and
increase the likelihood of returning to peak
flexibility.
 Passive stretching with machines or a partner
is also very common in rehabilitation.
 Stretching
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enhances rehabilitation as it:
Reduces muscle tension
Increases circulation
Increases muscle and tendon length
Increases the range of motion.
 Strength
and conditioning of the injured
area and surrounding body parts must be
developed to reduce muscle atrophy and
for support and performance reasons.
 Isometric exercises are used when there
is no movement at the joint.
 As movement at the joint increases
isotonic and isokinetic exercises using
further resistance can be introduced as
they will develop strength through a full
range of movement.
 Body
parts and fitness components
unaffected by the injury should be
maintained throughout the recovery process.
 As recovery improves, activities that could
not be done can be gradually incorporated.
 Flexibility,
strength and endurance need to
be promoted with activities that are specific
to your sport.
 This total body fitness will depend on the
injury. Equipment for total body fitness
include: treadmills, rowing/cycling
machines, swimming/water resistance
activites, weight training, walking or light
jogging.
 Eg:
when recovery from an ankle injury,
upper body strength can still be maintained
with resistance training with no load being
placed on the ankle. Once recovery has
begun jogging at a slow pace can be
performed and gradually the speed increased
to further develop the strength in the ankle
region.
 An
athlete who has finished a treatment and
rehabilitation program is not ready to return
to full competition.
 If the athlete were to return to competition
at this stage there would be significant risk
of re-injury because specific game skills,
movement skills and confidence have not be
re-established.
A
period of time devoted to normal
training before returning to competition
is essential. This promotes a return of
specific movement patterns, coordination
and skills.
 A graduated sport specific program will
allow the athlete to develop the physical
and psychological skills required for
competition. Some athletes may ask to
play at a lower level.
 Heat,
cold, pressure and electrical
stimulation are delivered by ice, hot packs or
machines such as ultra sounds.
 They are used to break down pain, muscle
spasm, increase blood flow.
 Heat or cold is dependent on the type of
injury.
 Glue in figure 11.57 Outcomes 2 pg:451
 What
is heat and cold used for?
 What are the bodies response to heat and
cold?
 Complete Inquiry Activities ‘Use of Heat and
Cold’ and ‘Rehabilitation of Sports injury’ pg:
451 Outcomes 2
 Practical Application – Rehabilitation program
pg: 339 PDHPE Application and Inquiry is set
out in a more structured way.