Managing Injuries Flashcards
Brachial plexus injury
RTP once symptoms have resolved(if no neuro. Symptoms)
May need strengthening program
Protective equipment
Cervical whiplash
Physician eval. To rule out other trauma Soft neck collar PIER NSAIDS and analgesics Heat/ cold and massage therapy, gentle stretches
Spondylolysis
Boston brace
Rest- no activity
Strengthen core with neutral spine
Thoracic outlet symptom
Heat/ ice
Massage therapy
Neck stretches
Proper posture and postural exercises
SI joint sprain
Ice, stretch, massage, manual therapy, SI belt, strengthening hip and core muscles, cortisone injections
AC joint sprain
PIER, sling, refer to MD to rule out possible fracture and degree of sprain
Rehab: joint ROM, stability, strength
Glenohumeral dislocation
Refer to MD for reduction
PIER, sling
Once cleared for return to exercise, rehab focused on restoring strength, stability, and ROM
Protective brace for RTP
Rotator cuff tear
Pier Correct mechanics, muscle imbalances Stretching, maintain/ improve rom Focus on proper posture, increased scapular stabilization Strengthening May require surgery
Shoulder bursitis
Pier- ice helps minimize inflammatory process
Nsaids
Correct mechanics
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Flexibility program
Rest from activity to allow irritation and inflammation to decrease
Strength- start rehab of RC below 90 degrees and progress to overhead
PIER - ice assists with inflammation
Clavicular fracture
Sling- up to 8 weeks
X Rays
Once cleared begin rehab program- strength, ROM
Possible surgery
Fracture of humerus
Splint immediately
Treat for shock
Sling
Refer to MD for x Rays and further management- eg: cast
RTP after 2-6 months
Once cleared, ROM and strengthening surrounding shoulder
Groin strain
PIER, flexibility
Strengthening
Protect the area- hip spica bandage
Greater trochanteric bursitis
PIER, protect from further injury, stretches, strengthening
Hip pointer
PIER
Rule out fracture
Rest from sport
Protect from further damage with protective pad
Quad contusion
Knee placed in flexion with ice pack to prevent muscle shortening, adds compression. Ice helps hemorrhage. Crutches for grades 2-4
Elastic bandage for compression
Pain free ROM exercises, gentle isometric strengthening and stretching
Protective padding over thigh
Quad muscle strain
PIER
Crutches
Gentle ROM
Pressure with neoprene sleeve
ACL injuries
PIER
Crutches
Brace
Refer to MD
Meniscal tears
PIER Strength- quads, hams Balance exercises Stationary bike Surgical interventions
Patellar subluxation or dislocation
Splint the joint above and below
Refer to rule out fracture
Rehab: strengthen vastus medialis and adductors
Brace
Patellar tendonitis
Find the cause- mechanics, movement pattern
Improve flexibility
Strengthen quads (eccentrics), glutes, core
PIER
Cho pad strap
DCAP BLS
Deformities Contusions Abrasions Penetration Burns Lacerations Swelling
