Sports injuries: knee

We know that fear of injury - in the field not go. And the court did not go, and the road. Not to mention the ring and mat.
And if, say , your friend did not hesitate , but the damage received, you simply must take care of it before coming professionals. So, to whom they were rescued. If you are not yet completely confident in their abilities , see our research . We will not let you down.


First of all - usady and better modes of the victim to the ground. If the cold - take care not to prymerz . Bench or chair is not very suitable. Hrustnuvshee knee should be elevated even if the sharp pain the client is not currently experiencing. Otherwise him ( knee ) will be hard to understand. And now please! Learn a standard set of first aid in muscle and joint injuries (to no longer be repeated , let's call it " complex PLDP ").
Tranquility - stress on the injured area should be minimal. This will reduce the likelihood of pain and inflammation.
Ice or something cold - reduces pain. Prevents bruising and swelling , slowing blood flow in the vessels in the injured area. To avoid vidmorozyty all around , keep a schedule : 15 minutes - ice cooling for 15 minutes - a break . No more than 72 consecutive hours. Otherwise, blood would not be able to assist in the recovery of injured tissues.
Onslaught - prevents swelling. Too tight it should be . What does this mean? If a limb , according to the victim loses sensitivity and seems weightless - a drive to weaken pressure.
Elevation - prevents swelling. The bottom line is simple: the injured part of the body should be above the level of the heart to the intensity of the reduced blood flow. This must be done as soon as possible , even if at first glance no alarming symptoms are observed. Damaged knee rozpuhnuty can not immediately, but after two or even 12 hours after injury.
Check - take his foot with one hand and another Keep eggs. Gently try to bend , straighten your knee to see if it moves normally . Then move the foot from side to side . Appreciated injury ? If you are unsure of the diagnosis , sediments further research before the arrival of the doctor. A sharp , excruciating pain indicates a damaged ligament or meniscus. As it may try to find out in what situation, there was a crack in the knee. If this occurs during rotational motion , sudden stop or turn, it is possible that this external cruciate ligament rupture - a very common injury . If the knee does not bend and hard to walk, most likely it is a damaged meniscus.
Bells in quick if:
So if he can not stand because of a sharp knee pain or lost mobility.
NO if it can go without feeling much discomfort . Let him go home, take advantage of complex PLDP . Then a doctor.
Expert Advice : Before you begin active training after every one of the minor trauma sure to visit the doctor. Any form of activity nedolikovanyy knee can damage the meniscus. And this is a very serious problem.