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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ALSO MEANS BACK TO SCRAPES AND BRUISES!
Let’s all take a deep breath! All the This will be in response to a variety present. Upon return to play after back-to-school shopping is done, orientation is over, the kids got to the bus stop on time and are back in class. You’ve coordinated all the before and after care issues and you took care of all the immunizations.
of sprains and strains. The RICE method is:
So, are you done? Well, not quite. With back-to-school comes backto-team-sports. Did you remember that little Johnny (who is not so little anymore) plans to try out for the school basketball team and will need a sports physical? The same is true for Jessica since she has her sights set on the cheerleading team.
•ICE application. Apply an ice bag
Speaking of back-to-school and sports, maybe it’s time to take a little refresher course on the inevitable... when you have kids and sports, you also have scratches, bruises, sprains, strains and maybe even broken bones.
•REST the injured area. Avoid HEAT ILLNESS using and moving the body part needlessly.
for 20 minutes at a time, as often as possible (20 minutes on/20 minutes off or 20 minutes every hour).
•COMPRESSION
of the injured area. Apply an ace bandage wrap to the body part. Begin the ace bandage wrap farthest from the torso and wrap
There are shiners and fat lips and they all need to be treated; and most times by you, the parent. If you’re not treating them, you’re performing triage. Do you need to run to the hospital or just put a bag of ice on it? So, let’s take a look...
towards the torso. Overlap the bandage 1/2 the width with each circular wrap. Compression should be snug, but not compromising the circulation.
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the level of the heart. Moist heat, in the form of towels or pads, may be applied after 48 hours to a contusion ONLY IF swelling is no longer
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a contusion, a protective foam pad may be applied to prevent future damage to the area.
•ELEVATE the body part, above
It’s Florida so it’s hot and usually humid. And when it’s hot and humid, we need to watch out for overheated children. Heat illness comes in three stages: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. All three are preventable with proper hydration timing, proper hydration fluids, smart timing of games and practices and proper rest. A major factor leading to heat illness is humidity and an athlete is not without risk during the cooler months. High humidity prevents the proper evaporation of sweat, leading to the body’s inability to dissipate heat quickly. Children are more susceptible to heat than adults because they absorb more heat than adults and they cannot dissipate heat as quickly. Children also produce more heat during activities than adults. And children, like adults, do not drink enough fluids during prolonged exercise.
HEAT CRAMPS are a form of
muscle spasm and tightening that occur as a result of prolonged or intense exercise, usually in a hot environment, although they occur in cool temperatures as well. Treatment includes rest, cooling down if in a hot environment, gentle stretching and fluids, such as Gatorade.
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HEAT EXHAUSTION is generated
by prolonged periods of fluid loss during activity at high temperature. It is characterized by extreme weakness, exhaustion, profuse sweating, clammy skin, normal or slightly elevated temperature, thirst and decreased urine output. Sometimes, there is an altered mental state that ranges from giddiness to delirium. Heat cramps may also be present. Treatment includes rest, removal from the hot environment to a cool environment, rapid cooling (fans, ice packs) and fluids (water, Gatorade). Intravenous fluids may be needed.
HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! It indicates the body’s inability to regulate heat. The athlete no longer sweats; is hot, red and frequently dry. The athlete will have mental impairment ranging from confusion, disorientation and agitation to hysterical behavior, delirium or coma. Body temperature will be
Page 5 elevated (approximately 105o F). Treatment includes calling 911, rapid external cooling (ice, fans, wetting down, clothing removal), removal from the hot environment and fluids (water, Gatorade) only if conscious! Transport to a hospital will be required. The “ABC’s” are an easy way for kids and parents to remember how to Defeat the Heat: Always drink before, during and after activity. Bring the right fluids. Sports drinks like Gatorade hydrate best. Consider fluids as a part of essential safety equipment for sports.
SPRAINS Kids run and jump and
twist and turn, and when they do, they can sprain an ankle. Ankle sprains are caused by a sudden twisting motion, usually inward, of the ankle. The most common cause of an ankle sprain is when a player jumps up, and comes down on another player’s foot, forcibly turning the ankle in. This causes stretching or tearing of the ligaments on the outside
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of the ankle. Various degrees of ankle sprains depend on how many ligaments are torn. Signs and symptoms of an ankle sprain vary in intensity and are dependent on the degree of injury that is sustained. Pain, tenderness and swelling on the outside of the ankle are present. With a mild sprain, these will be situated just to the front of the ankle bone, whereas with a moderate to severe sprain, symptoms will be more diffuse around the ankle and foot. A ‘pop” or “snap” may also be heard or felt. Treatment of ankle sprains consists of the “RICE” method. Moderate to severe ankle sprains should be seen by a physician for x-ray. Weight bearing should be pain free. Pain free range of motion exercises are beneficial and may usually be performed immediately (gentle ankle pumps and ankle circles).
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MilPro Publications Ankle braces are useful in helping to support ankle sprains and prevent future injury. Strengthening, stretching, balance and range of motion exercises are used to rehabilitate ankle sprains. Physical therapy may be ordered by a physician following moderate to severe ankle sprains to teach and supervise these exercises. Athletes should be given an agility test to determine pain free sport specific activities prior to returning to their sport without restrictions. Several things may be done to help prevent ankle sprains. First, the muscles surrounding the ankle should be stretched and strengthened properly. Calf tightness, in particular, has been shown to increase the likelihood of an ankle sprain. Second, coaches and athletes should make sure that the playing surface and surrounding areas of the court are free and clear
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of objects. Next, proper footwear is an important factor in preventing ankle sprains. Finally, wearing an ankle brace or applying athletic tape may help prevent future injury to a previously sprained ankle. Kids also fall and when they fall they bruise their knees, scrape their shins, bang their heads, bust open a lip, etc. As a parent you need to ask yourself some basic questions:
Q “Does my child need stitches?” A Significant bleeding, which can’t
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Page 9 Treatment of concussions generally involves rest. This includes all activities requiring concentration (school work, video and other games, reading) and physical activity. The athletes should be monitored closely for deteriorating systems. Medication should be avoided, unless suggested by a physician. Kids break things including their bones. Just about any bone can be broken - from small bones such as fingers, to severe injuries such as the spine.
probably require sutures. At the least, ground in dirt or gravel needs to be thoroughly cleaned out to prevent infection and/or permanent scarring. You have 4 to 6 hours to seek medical evaluation by a physician, and, the sooner the better. Delayed closure of a contaminated wound considerably increases the incidence of infection.
Q “Does my child need an x-ray?” A Obvious deformities require
an x-ray. In children, sometimes persistent bony point tenderness or swelling might indicate a growth plate injury, consequently requiring an x-ray and immobilization.
Q “My child hit his head. What do I need to look out for?”
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Signs that require medical evaluation after a head injury include persistent/ inappropriate behavior, disproportionate pain, changes in vision and non-stop recurring vomiting. Signs and symptoms of a concussion include disorientation or confusion, unsteadiness, disturbed vision, dizziness, headache, difficulty concentrating, irritability, amnesia, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and altered consciousness. Concussions vary in severity dependent on the symptoms involved. Level of consciousness and severity of symptoms are significant.
Kids who lose consciousness or have symptoms that worsen, should be transported to a hospital for medical care.
All broken bones should be treated by an orthopedic surgeon. On the field, the athletic trainer will usually splint the injured extremity and then send the player for xrays and the appropriate medical followup. When it comes to sports injuries with kids, remember, their bodies are still developing, so use common sense and err on the side of caution.
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ASTHMA, KIDS AND SPORTS You might remember a time when kids with asthma were discouraged from playing sports and told to take it easy. That’s no longer the case. Being active, working out and playing sports not only helps kids with asthma stay fit, maintain a healthy weight and have fun, but also can strengthen their breathing muscles and help the lungs work better.
require short bursts of activity like baseball, football, gymnastics, and shorter track and field events. Endurance sports, like longdistance running and cycling, and sports like soccer and basketball, which require extended energy output, may be more challenging. This is especially true for cold-
For these reasons, your doctor may recommend exercise as part of your child’s asthma treatment plan. If you have doubts about whether sports and asthma mix, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that asthma affects more than 20% of elite athletes and 1 in every 6 Olympic athletes. GAME ON! Two important things that kids who have asthma should know about sports participation: Their asthma must be under control in order for them to play sports properly. When their asthma is well controlled, they can, and should, be active and play sports just like anyone else. Of course, some sports are less likely to pose problems than others for people with asthma. Swimming, leisurely biking and walking are less likely to trigger asthma flare-ups, as are sports that
weather sports like cross-country skiing or ice hockey. But that doesn’t mean kids can’t participate in these sports if they truly enjoy them. In fact, many athletes with asthma have found that, with proper training and medication, they can participate in any sport they choose. STAYING IN THE GAME To keep asthma under control, it’s important that kids take their medicine as prescribed. Skipping controller medication can make
symptoms worse, and forgetting to take a prescribed medication before exercise can lead to severe flare-ups and even emergency department visits. YOUR CHILD SHOULD CARRY RESCUE MEDICATION AT ALL TIMES, EVEN DURING WORKOUTS, IN CASE OF A FLARE-UP. It’s also a good idea to keep triggers in mind. Depending on their triggers, kids with asthma may want to: Skip outdoor workouts when pollen or mold counts are high. Wear a scarf or ski mask when training outside during the winter. Breathe through the nose instead of the mouth while exercising. Make sure they always have time for a careful warm up and cool down. These recommendations should be included in the asthma action plan you create with your child’s doctor. Also make sure that the coach knows about your child’s asthma and the asthma action plan. For a young child, you might want to provide the coach with a copy. Older kids should keep a copy with them, as well as any medication that could be needed to treat a flareup. Most important, your child and the coach need to understand when it’s time for your child to take a break from a practice or game so that flare ups can be managed before they become emergencies.
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