Sporting Injuries

Sports may lead to injuries to the musculoskeletal system. These may be bruises, sprains, dislocation of limbs (luxation) and fractures.

Symptoms are

Pain
Swelling of soft tissue or joints
Restricted movement
Dislocation of extremities

First Aid Measures

R est: Don’t use the affected area anymore
I ce: Keep the affected area cool (cold pack)
C ompression: Stabilise (bandage/splint
E levation

If there is strong pain, impossibility to use the extremity immediately after the accident, intense swelling or feeling of instability: see a doctor (if necessary by ambulance).

Also note

Bruises are the consequence of a blut force. Generally, they heal quickly and do not have any consequences.
Sprains are joint injuries as a result of overstretching the joint structures. These may lead to damage to the ligaments, joint capsules and/or cartilage.
With dislocation, the joint head comes out of the socket. The joint is jarred and painful. Dislocations must be medically treated.
A fracture is also painful. Swelling and applicable perhaps misalignment can be observed. Medical treatment is necessary.
Remember, that depending on the mechanism of the accident further injuries (eg. spine or internal bleeding) can occur.

Advanced subjects

Ligamental strain