Sprains And Strains(Age 2) Ato-Z Guide sprains and strains Age 2 by Ann Lane Approved by the ParentCenterMedical Advisory Board. What's below My child seems to be limping. http://www.parentcenter.com/refcap/health/ills&inj/atoz/2796.html
Extractions: Approved by the ParentCenter Medical Advisory Board What's below: My child seems to be limping. Could she have sprained or strained something? What's the difference between a sprain and a strain? How should I treat a strain or sprain? Once my child has sprained a joint, is she more likely to do it again? ... How can I protect my child from these injuries? My child seems to be limping. Could she have sprained or strained something? It's possible. It's uncommon for a very young child to be injured this way because their bones and joint tend to be relatively flexible, but it can happen. She may twist an ankle or knee if she falls while climbing on something or she may stretch or tear ligaments in her wrist or elbow if she tries to break a fall with an outstretched arm, forcing those joints to absorb her full weight. Muscle strains are often caused by muscle fatigue and are most common among extremely active children. What's the difference between a sprain and a strain? When your child strains or "pulls" a muscle, she has stretched or torn the muscle tissue or the tendon that connects it to a nearby bone. The neck, back, thigh, and calf muscles are the ones most often strained. These strains are frequently the result of overuse. Sprains, on the other hand, involve the joints. An ankle, knee, wrist, or elbow is sprained when a sharp, twisting motion stretches or tears a ligament, the tough, elastic tissue that connects the bones at a joint. If the sprain is really bad, you'll hear a pop or a snapping sound.
Welcome To The Healthy Plumas Website! Treatment for sprains and strains. The general first aid treatment for allsprains and strains is the RICE regimen ⢠Rest the injured area. http://www.healthyplumas.org/fthoi/sprainsandstrains.shtml
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University Health Center | General Health | Sprains And Strains Back to General Health page To help sprains and strains heal faster, follow theseinstructions Elevate the injured area above your heart whenever possible. http://www.uhs.uga.edu/generalhealth/sprains_strains.html
Extractions: To help sprains and strains heal faster, follow these instructions: Elevate the injured area above your heart whenever possible. Use ice packs for the first 48 hours, but never apply the ice directly to the skin. Place a wash cloth over the injured area and apply the ice 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. After the first 48 hours, apply heat to control pain. If you have an Ace bandage, you may need to rewrap it if it becomes too tight or too loose. Unwrap the bandage if the area below it becomes cold, blue, swollen or numb. Unwrap the bandage at bedtime. If your clinician has prescribed an anti-inflammatory medicine or pain medicine (example: Motrin, or Tylenol 3), use it as directed. If you have a foot or ankle injury, try not to put weight on it for two days. Returnable crutches or canes may be checked out from the Health Center as needed. For a foot injury, elevate the foot for the first two nights while sleeping to decrease swelling. If the foot is taped, do not remove the tape at night as you would a bandage. Remove the tape only if the area below the tape becomes blue, white, swollen, cold or numb. To take a shower, cover your foot with a small towel and a plastic bag secured with tape.
Sprains And Strains, The Infirmary - Empire sprains and strains happen when you overstretch or tear a tissue betweenmuscles and bones. sprains and strains hurt and swell up. http://www.empireblue.com/your_health/the_infirmary/common_health_problems/sprai
Extractions: Self-Care Procedures Sprains and strains happen when you overstretch or tear a tissue between muscles and bones. Sprains and strains hurt and swell up. People often get sprains and strains when they fall, twist an arm or leg, play sports or push their bodies too hard. Scroll through this page, or click on the topics below to see more detailed information. How to Avoid Sprains and Strains Here are some everyday tips: Clear ice from porches and sidewalks in winter Wear shoes and boots with nonskid soles Put handrails on stairways at home Use rubber mats or strips in bathtubs and shower stalls, a support bar is a good idea, too Make sure there are light switches near the doors in your house Make sure outside doors and steps are lit at night Put a night-light in the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom Don't leave shoes, toys, tools or other things where people can trip over them
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties AAEM Emergency Medical and Family Health Guide Bone, Joint, And Muscle Last Updated: November 4, 2000 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 12 Author Information Introduction Causes Signs And Symptoms ... Bibliography Author: Benjamin C Wedro, MD, FAAEM , Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, University of Wisconsin Benjamin C Wedro, MD, FAAEM, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM , Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; Donald Tucker, MD, FAAEM, FAAFP , Former Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Metroplex Hospital; Jonathan Adler, MD
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Sprains And Strains MAIN SEARCH INDEX sprains and strains. improper lifting techniques. Sprainsand strains are common. Anyone can have them. Children under http://www.hendrickhealth.org/healthy/001288.htm
Extractions: Resources Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle. When excessive force is applied to a joint, the ligaments that hold the bones together may be torn or damaged. This results in a sprain, and its seriousness depends on how badly the ligaments are torn. Any joint can be sprained, but the most frequently injured joints are the ankle, knee, and finger. Strains are tears in the muscle. Sometimes called pulled muscles, they usually occur because of overexertion or improper lifting techniques. Sprains and strains are common. Anyone can have them. Children under age eight are less likely to have sprains than are older people. Childrens' ligaments are tighter, and their bones are more apt to break before a ligament tears. People who are active in sports suffer more strains and sprains than less active people. Repeated sprains in the same joint make the joint less stable and more prone to future sprains. There are three grades of sprains. Grade I sprains are mild injuries where there is no tearing of the ligament, and no joint function is lost, although there may be tenderness and slight swelling.
ERGONOMICS FOR THE CONTROL OF SPRAINS AND STRAINS IN MINING Nav Tree Home » OHS Info. NOHSC ERGONOMICS FOR THE CONTROL OF sprains and strainsIN MINING. ERGONOMICS FOR THE CONTROL OF sprains and strains IN MINING. http://www.nohsc.gov.au/OHSInformation/NOHSCPublications/fulltext/guides/ergomin
Extractions: OHS Solutions Education and Training Practical Guidance Material Databases ... International Relations Nav Tree: Home OHS Info ERGONOMICS FOR THE CONTROL OF SPRAINS AND STRAINS IN MINING A Handbook compiled by Barbara McPhee A Project funded by Worksafe Australia and the Joint Coal Board LIST OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Introduction What is Ergonomics? SECTION 1 Manual Handling Hazard recognition SECTION 2 Rough rides Mining vehicle seating evaluation SECTION 3 Glossary of terms Bibliography SECTION 4 Manual Handling and seating checklists Manual Handling Seating Ergonomics of Mining Equipment Barbara McPhee
Ergonomics For The Control Of Sprains And Strains In Mining Ergonomics for the control of sprains and strains in mining. AUTHOR. McPhee, BarbaraWorksafe Australia. SOURCE. Worksafe Australia. Joint Coal Board. REFERENCE. http://www.nohsc.gov.au/OHSInformation/Databases/OHSLITPGM/OHSLIT/e/003639.htm
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Sprains And Strains - Injury Information Guide A strain is an overstretching of muscle or tendons. Most common sprainsand strains occur by direct trauma or poor flexibility. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~sportmed/sprain.html
Extractions: Signs and Symptoms: Swelling over or around the site of injury Discoloration Deformity Localized heat Inability to use the injured body part Treatment: R est If you can't walk without a limp, use crutches. Use a sling to immobilize a wrist, elbow or shoulder. Remove jewelry from injured body part, i.e. rings. Buddy tape injured fingers to splint and support. I ce Ice for the first 48-72 hours. Helps to decrease swelling and pain. Ice for 20-30 minutes, every two hours until swelling begins to decrease. Use a dry towel to decrease skin irritation from cold exposure. C ompression Use an elastic bandage to apply compression. Apply the bandage away from the heart, wrapping towards
Tips To Prevent Sprains And Strains Tips to Prevent sprains and strains. Anyone can get an injury that results ina sprain or strain. Avoid the Risks. sprains and strains are easy to prevent. http://www2.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/handsMan/factsheet/sprain.html
Extractions: Tips to Prevent Sprains and Strains Anyone can get an injury that results in a sprain or strain. These injuries are so common that they resulted in more absences from work in 1994 than any other injuries, stated the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, they accounted for 1/3 to 1/2 of the total injuries and illnesses in each industry. Workers who move or lift people or objects, such as health care workers and airline employees, are at the highest risk. Lifting, stretching and pushing are common causes of strains and sprains. Know the Risks If you have ever damaged a ligament, the tissue that connects bone to bone, you have had a sprain. You have had a strain if you injured a muscle or muscle tendon, the tissue that connects muscle to bone. Most workplace sprains and strains affect the back, arms and shoulders; they occur because of poor material-handling techniques. A worker may try to pull or lift a heavy or awkward object without help, for example, or may lift an object while twisting from the waist. If your muscles or ligaments have weakened over time from aging and lack of exercise, you are more apt to get a sprain or strain than if you are physically fit. Avoid the Risks Sprains and strains are easy to prevent. By following some simple tips, you can reduce your risk of getting these injuries.
SPRAINS AND STRAINS sprains and strains. Common causes for sprains and strains are falls,twisting an arm or leg, sports injuries and overexertion. http://campus.umr.edu/studenthealth/selfcare/sprain.html
Extractions: Common sense can prevent many sprains and strains. General safety measures to prevent slips and falls include proper lighting, handrails on both sides of stairways, keeping stairways and traffic areas clear of clutter and using adhesive-backed strips in bath and shower. Many sprains and strains result from sports injuries. Be sure to wear proper fitting shoes that provide shock absorption and stability. Wear shoes designed for the sports activity you are doing. Don't overdo it. If muscles or joints start to hurt, ease up. Do warm-up exercies to stretch the muscles before your activity whether vigorous or not. Always ease into any exercise program and go through a cool down period afterward. Treatment depends on the extent of damage. Self-help measures may be all that are needed for mild injuries. At the first sign of a sprain or strain, stop what you're doing and apply R.I.C.E.Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. By following this simple formula, you can avoid further injury and speed recovery.
Extractions: Clerical/modified work : Lifting with knees (with a straight back, no stooping) not more than 5 lbs up to 3 times/hr; squatting up to 4 times/hr; standing or walking with a 5-minute break at least every 20 minutes; sitting with a 5-minute break every 30 minutes; no extremes of extension or flexion; no extremes of twisting; no climbing ladders; driving car only up to 2 hrs/day. Manual work : Lifting with knees (with a straight back) not more than 25 lbs up to 15 times/hr; squatting up to 16 times/hr; standing or walking with a 10-minute break at least every 1-2 hours; sitting with a 10-minute break every 1-2 hours; extremes of flexion or extension allowed up to 12 times/hr; extremes of twisting allowed up to 16 times/hr; climbing ladders allowed up to 25 rungs 6 times/hr; driving car or light truck up to a full work day; driving heavy truck up to 4 hrs/day.
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Extractions: Sprains And Strains The increased emphasis on physical fitness for both sexes of all ages has led to greatly expanded participation in all types of physical activity. An increase in musculoskeletal injuries may accompany this increased exposure of the body to physical forces. Lack of conditioning also greatly increases the risk of injury. A well-planned conditioning program does much to prevent injury. A knowledge of the risks involved in any activity forewarns and helps avoid injury. Familiarity with equipment and terrain also lessens the risk. Although preventive measures are often helpful, unexpected injuries do occasionally occur. The following offers some suggestions if you have incurred such an injury. Sprains Sprains result from tearing or stretching of ligaments that link the bones at joints and allow movement. All joints in the body are held together by ligaments strong enough to resist normal forces. When violent force is applied, a stretched ligament will tear and a sprain occurs. Sprains can range from mild (not discernably weakening the joint) to severe (complete tearing of a major ligament). Symptoms
SC Sprains And Strains sprains and strains. sprains and strains happen when you overstretch or teara tissue between muscles and bones. How to Avoid sprains and strains. http://www.peiapathways.com/lvminter/selfcare/sprainsa.htm
Extractions: return to self care index Sprains and Strains Sprains and strains happen when you overstretch or tear a tissue between muscles and bones. Sprains and strains hurt and swell up. People often get sprains and strains when they fall, twist an arm or leg, play sports or push their bodies too hard. Here are some everyday tips:
Sprains And Strains - Child Safety - Health & Medicine sprains and strains. Illustration by Anup Singh. A sprain is causedby the tearing of a ligament that supports a joint. The ankle, knee http://www.parentspitara.com/health/csafety/online.asp?unit=20
Tips On Sprains And Strains Tips On sprains and strains. A strain is a stretched or torn muscle.A It is difficult to differentiate sprains from strains. Caring http://www.smhs.com/healthtips/adult/Sprains and Strains.asp
Extractions: Health Tips Adults Tips On Sprains and Strains A strain is a stretched or torn muscle. A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Sprains occur most often in the ankles, knees or fingers, although any joint can be sprained. Sprained joints can function, but only with pain. Strains usually are associated with overuse injuries. Sprains usually occur due to trauma (fall, twisting injury or automobile accident). The ankle is injured most often because of its anatomical weakness, its exposed position and the stress it sustains in athletic and recreational activities. It is difficult to differentiate sprains from strains. Caring for Sprains and Strains Apply ice to the injured joint during the first 24 hours. Place ice in a plastic bag and separate it from the skin with a thin towel. Hold it against the joint for up to two hours at a time, either constantly or intermittently, depending on your ability to tolerate the cold. Continue the ice treatment at two-hour intervals for 24 hours while awake. After 24 hours, you may switch to heat.
A Quick Guide To First Aid If in doubt,always treat as a fracture. FRACTURES, DISLOCATIONS, SPRAINS ANDSTRAINS. FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS sprains and strains. 1 Follow DRABC. http://www.stjohn.org.au/emergency/html/fractures.htm
Extractions: Fracture and dislocation NOTE If collarbone fractured,support arm on injured side in a St John sling. If dislocation of a joint is suspected,rest, elevate and apply ice to joint. It can be difficult for a first aider to tell whether the injury is a fracture,dislocation, sprain or strain. If in doubt,always treat as a fracture. FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS 1 Follow DRABC 2 Control any bleeding and cover any wounds. 3 Check for fractures: 4 Ask casualty not to move injured part. 5 Immobilise fracture: use broad bandages (where possible)to prevent movement at joints above and below the fracture support the limb,carefully passing bandages under the natural hollows of the body place a padded splint along the injured limb (under leg for fractured kneecap) place padding between the splint and the natural contours of the body and secure tightly check that bandages not too tight (or too loose)every 15 minutes.
