| What is Sports
Medicine ? |
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Sports medicine is
a multi-disciplinary branch of medical science, which
aims to deliver positive health to a sports-person. The
3 main thrust areas of Sports medicine are: |
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Sports Injury management and rehabilitation. |
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Injury prevention in sport. |
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Improvement of physical fitness and
performance. |
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| What are the causes
of Sports Injuries ? |
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Poor physical condition of the athlete
(excess fat, poor flexibility, low strength) |
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Overuse syndrome (over training) |
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Extrinsic causes (poor shoes, surfaces). |
What First
Aid can be provided on the field ?
R.I.C.E. R for Rest, I for Ice, C for Compression,
E for Elevation. |
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| What are the
definitive methods of treatment for sports injuries ? |
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Usually these
treatments are undertaken by the orthopedic surgeon and
a physiotherapist. With the advent of techniques like
arthroscopy and laser, sports injuries can be treated
and rehabilitated in quick time. Arthroscopic surgery
has revolutionarised sports injury management. Injuries
to the joint structures like cartilages, ligaments and
even bone can be treated with arthroscopic surgery. The
patient can return to sports in quick time. |
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| What is the role of
Physiotherapy in Sports Injury ? |
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Physiotherapy :
After injury or arthroscopic surgery the athlete is
rehabilitated to full function by physiotherapy. The
methods used in physiotherapy are laser, ultra sound
waves, diathermy, electrical stimulation and active and
passive exercises. . |
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