Treatment methods

• What is the recommended action during the acute stage of injury?

  No stretching
• What therapies are recommended during the mid stage of injury recovery?

  Heat therapy and gentle static stretching
• What type of stretching is advised in the late stage of injury recovery?

  Range of motion stretches and some PNF
• What is the purpose of deep muscle therapy in massage?

  • Realign damaged muscle fibers
  • Remove toxins from affected areas
  • Flush nutrients through damaged tissue
  • Release tension in muscle fibers
  • Break down and remove scar tissue
  • Reduce pain
• What is the effect of cold therapy on tissue?

  Reduces tissue temperature and blood flow
• When is heat therapy used in injury recovery?

  On chronic or later stage acute injuries
• What is the ratio of cold to hot water in contrast therapy?

  1:3 or 1:4 minutes
• What are NSAIDs used for in injury treatment?

  To reduce inflammatory response
• What are common side effects of NSAIDs?

  Heartburn and headaches
• How do NSAIDs interfere with pain perception?

  By inhibiting natural chemical releases in cells
• What is the role of physiotherapy in injury recovery?

  Physical manipulation of the injured area
• What adjustments are made during physiotherapy?

  Adjusted posture and alignment
• When might surgery be considered in injury recovery?

  When all other rehabilitation has failed
• What are common surgical procedures for injuries?

  • Relocation of dislocated joints
  • Repairing meniscal tears
  • Repairing ligament ruptures
• What is arthroscopy in surgical procedures?

  A small incision with a camera used
• What is open surgery?

  Opening the whole injured area for repair
• What are the stages of injury recovery and their treatments?

  1. Acute Stage (up to 3 days): No stretching
  2. Mid Stage (3 days to 2 weeks): Heat therapy and gentle stretching
  3. Late Stage (2 weeks to 1 month): Range of motion stretches and PNF