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• Sprain


  A stretch or tear of a ligament, the band of connective tissues that joins the end of one bone with another
• Sprains


  • Caused by trauma such as a fall or a blow to the body that knocks a joint out of position and, in the worst case, ruptures the supporting ligaments
• Knee injuries


  • Tendonitis
  • Patella femoral compression syndrome
  • Iliotibial band syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • Bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries
  • Meniscus injuries
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injuries
• Fracture


  A break in the bone that can occur from either a quick, one-time injury to the bone (acute fracture) or from repeated stress to the bone, over time (stress fracture)
• Dislocation


  When two bones that come together to form a joint become separated
• DIAGNOSIS - Acute injuries should be evaluated by health-care professionals
• PROTECTION

  Protect the injury and prevent further damage by using a brace or splint to support the injured joint; this may allow for an earlier return to function.
• REST

  Resist the urge to work through the injury, which could cause further damage; instead, rest the affected joint, and allow the injury to heal. The duration and type of rest will depend on the tissue damaged and the severity of the injury.
• ICE

  Apply cold therapy by using a commercial cold pack or a bag of ice - even a package of frozen food will do. As soon as possible after the injury, attempt to ice the area for 15 to 20 minutes; repeat the cold therapy four to eight times a day for the first 48 hours or until swelling improves. Be careful not to apply ice directly to the skin or use it too long.
• COMPRESSION

  can help minimize swelling and provides mild support.

  Apply an elastic bandage to the injured joint, beginning a few inches below the injury, overlapping each layer as you work your way up to a few inches above the injured area.

  Be careful not to wrap the bandage too tightly.
• ELEVATION

  the injured limb helps to drain fluid away from the site, which helps to decrease swelling and may decrease pain.