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Unit 6 – Arms and Legs Anatomy and Injuries
Two Types of Injury
Acute (traumatic) • An injury that occurred suddenly • Should be treated with • Rest • Ice • Compression (tensor wrap)
• Elevation
Chronic (non-‐traumatic) • An acute injury that is now healing and needs rehabilitation
• An injury that has developed slowly and needs to be managed
• The injury may need to be taped or braced.
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Wrist Sprain
Wrapping
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Wrist Tape
Wrist RSI
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) includes:
• Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon sheath)
• Bursitis (inflammation of the bursa sacs in joint)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (pressure on the medial nerve)
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Treatment for RSI
• Rest • Ice (and Heat) • “Working” Splint
• Range of Motion Exercise
Wrist Fracture
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Splint
Sling