Soft Tissue and wound care

Question 1

what is a soft tissue injury?

Answer 1

injury sustained to muscles, tendons, ligaments

Question 2

these are most commonly observed as…

Answer 2

sprains, strains and contusions

Question 3

common causes of soft tissue injuries

Answer 3

acute - cause by sudden trauma
Chronic - occur gradually over time

Question 4

SHARP - how to identify an injury

Answer 4

look for signs and symptoms of inflammation
s - swelling
h - heat
a - altered function
r - redness
p - pain

Question 5

Steps to treat a soft tissue injury (PRICEM)

Answer 5

• Protect (sling, crutches)
• Rest (stop activity, find comfortable position)
• Ice (15 min on/15 min off first 1-2 hours; then 15 min every 1-2 hours)
• Compress (horseshoe/pressure pad, tensor/compression sleeve/compression sock)
• Elevate (above heart)
• Medical referral to brock sport doctor and supervising therapist

Question 6

updated approach to a classic model - acronym: POLICE

Answer 6

Protection
Optimal Loading
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 7

application of support technique

Answer 7

pre-tape/tensor checklist
positioning
wrapping technique