WE1 Flashcards
1
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Acute phase
A
Rice - rest, ice, compress and elevate
2
Q
Wound healing
A
It’s the process by which the skin / organ repairs after injury
Acute phase - just happened - RiCE
Sub-acute - 48-72 hours tissues begins to repair
Remodelling / rehabilitation - 7 days collagen fibres laid down, 20 days scar tissue present, 120 days 80-90% of original strength
3
Q
A wound trying to achieve homeostasis
A
Achieved by clotting in any damaged region of the circulatory system
4
Q
Signs and symptoms of inflammation
A
Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function
5
Q
Rehabilitation
A
Pain is gone and swelling is down. Return to exercise with care. Start with gentle exercise and increase ROM. Graded resistance with light weights. Stretch. Massage to warm up muscles and rice after exercise.
