UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOUR BODY IS SAYING PAIN VS INJURY KURT MENAPACE, MD ATC TOBY BLOSSER, MS ATC OTC
OBJECTIVES Define Pain vs. Injury What you might be feeling now vs. later How to Treat Pain / Injury How to Prevent Pain / Injury Question & Answer
INJURY Physical damage to the body that restricts activity or causes disability to such an extent that the person is not capable of engaging in their normal daily exercise.
DEFINE PAIN International Association for the Study of Pain An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience arising from actual or potential tissue damage. Pain is a protective mechanism. Pain includes not only the perception of an uncomfortable stimulus, but also the response to that perception. Approx. 50% of people who seek medical help, do so because of their primary complaint being pain.
Pain Continued Musculoskeletal Pain is exacerbated by movement and my be accompanied by joint swelling or muscle spasms. Acute Pain Produced by a sudden injury. Pain is < 6 months in duration. Increased Heart Rate, Increased Blood Pressure, Increase Respiration, Sweating, or Hyperventilation, Swelling, and / or Discoloration.
PAIN CONTINED Chronic Pain > than 6 months. Discomfort Physical or mental uneasiness; an inconvenience.
DISCOMFORT / PAIN
HOW TO TREAT PAIN Remove or find the causative factor PRICE PHYSICIAN REST Active Rest ICE COMPRESSION ELEVATION
ICE VS HEAT ICE Analgesic First 48-72 hours Decreases blood flow, swelling Decreases muscle spasms Decrease waste products (lactic acid) cause spasms Cold penetrates deeper than heat Sprains, Strains, Contusions, Fractures, Overuse Injuries 20 Minutes (less for knees and elbows): Every 1-2 hours for injury Following exercise with an overuse injury 2-3 times per day Methods of Icing: Ice Bag, Ice Massage, Ice Water Immersion, Sprays PRECAUTIONS: Frostbite, Allergic Reaction Sensations of Cold Cold Burning Aching - Numbness
ICE VS HEAT HEAT Analgesic Decrease Muscle Spasm Decreases Joint Stiffness Increase Blood Flow Increases Muscle Elasticity Increase Swelling Chronic / Overuse Pain, Joint / Muscle Stiffness, Soreness Heating Pad, Hot Tub, Microwave Packs, Bath / Shower
HEAT CONTINUED NEVER APPLY HEAT TO: Loss of sensation Acute injury or swelling Decreased circulation Abdomen during pregnancy Avoid Burning The Skin!
ICE / HEAT CONTRAST Indications: Works best with extremity injuries Decrease swelling (after the inflammatory phase has subsided): Pumping Affect Decrease Pain / Spasms Recommend: 3:1 Ratio (Heat / Cold) Heat: 93-98 degrees, Cold: 40-50 degrees
TREATING PAIN / INJURY MILD Performance not affected WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Reduce training schedule Pain experienced only after exercise Modify Exercise to take stress off the injury The area is not tender to touch RICE, OTC Medication No or minimal swelling Gradual return to full activity No discoloration
TREATING PAIN / INJURY MODERATE Performance mildly affected WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Physician / Rest (Active) the injury Pain before & after activity Modify exercise to take stress off injury Mildly tender to the touch RICE / OTC Medication Mild Swelling Gradual return to activity Some discoloration
TREATING PAIN / INJURY SEVERE Pain before, during, & after exercise Performance affected by pain WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Cease all exercise See a physician Daily activities are affected by pain Normal movement affected by pain Severe pain to the touch Swelling / Discoloration
HOW TO PREVENT INJURIES Most frequent causes of walk / running injuries: Inappropriate Footwear Training Errors Environmental Factors Anatomical Abnormalities
HOW TO PREVENT INJURIES Appropriate footwear Appropriate socks Listen to your coach Do not progress to fast Walk / run on flat surface Listen to your body Cross Train Stretch Eat Nutritional Smart Hydrate Get help before it is to late!
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