Sports Medicine turf toe, sprains and drugs
treatment for ankle disloction
-Immobilize & apply "light pressure" -Ice and elevation to control swelling if open wound NOT present -MD referral/Call 9-1-1
If turf toe is an acute injury was is the treatment?
-P.R.I.C.E -Tape support -xrays in some cases to rule out fractures
what three ligaments most will get injure
-anterior talofibular -posterior talofibular -calcaneofibular
mechanism of medial ankle sprain
-eversion -less common than inversion -pes planus increases risk
mechanism of ankle dislocation
-foot is forced inward/outward -foot is planted & lower leg is forcibly rotated internally & externally
What is the mechanism of turf toe?
-forceful hyperextension -forms--> slipping on wet surface -can cause dislocation
If turf toe is an long term injury was is the treatment?
-increase ROM/ strength -ice, rest -NSAIDS -tapping / padding of the foot -stretching and strenghting exercises
signs and symptoms of turf toe
-pain -swelling -limited joint movement
what are the signs/symptoms of 2nd degree sprain
-possible complete ligament tearing with others being partially stretched -moderate loss of function, ROM, strength, -discoloration & swelling -athlete complains of a "pop" or "snap"
3rd Degree Sprain
-relatively uncommon, with tearing of most of the ankle ligaments -commonly associated with a fracture -severe pain, swelling & tenderness -very disabling -Usually requires surgery
how much is missed in an 1st degree sprain
1-3 days
ankle dislocation
A dislocation of the ankle involves a separation of the tibia and fibula from the talus
examples of NSAIDS
Aleve, Advil, Motrin
what two affects does NSAIDS have in your body
Analgesics and inflammatory drugs
What is tylenol
Anti-pyretic and an analgestic
how much does an athlete miss in a second degree sprain
Athlete will miss approx. 2-4 weeks
What is NSAIDS?
Non Streroidal Anti- Imflammatory Drugs
signs/symptoms
Severe pain/deformity Possible open fracture Athlete will not be able to bear weight on injured leg
What is another name for ´great toe sprain´
Turf toe
what is the drug name of tylenol
acetaminophen
drug name of advil and Motrin
ibuprofin
what is the mechanism of an ankle sprain lateral and medial?
inversion combined with plantar flexion
signs /symptoms of 1st degree sprains
mild stretching little loss of function, ROM, strenght no discoloration and minimal swelling
drug name of Aleve
naproxen
is tylenol an NSAIDS ?
no
what are analgesics?
pain delivers
whats is anti-pyretic?
reduce fever
What are inflammatory drugs
reduces inflammation
Define turf toe
stretching / tearing of the ligaments in the great toe located on the bottom of the foot.
