What is Injury?
An injury refers to the damage or disturbance of a body part or function due to an external force. It can occur due to accidents, falls, hits, weapons, or sports activities. Physiotherapy plays a significant role in recovering from injuries and ensuring a healthy life.
Complications of an Injury
Some potential complications of an injury include:
- Back Pain
- Broken arm or wrist
- Broken ankle
- Broken leg
- Cartilage damage
- Concussion
- Tendonitis
- Sprain and strain
- Shoulder pain
- Severe/minor head injuries
- Dislocated shoulder
- Hamstring injuries
- Heel pain
Symptoms after an Injury
The symptoms of an injury depend on its type and severity:
- Minor cuts
- Bruises
- Scrapes
- Large open wounds
- Severe burns
- Strikes with blunt force
Common symptoms include pain, joint swelling, reduced mobility, tissue swelling, bone deformity, stiffness, instability, and numbness.
Physiotherapy Treatments for Injuries
Physiotherapy offers various treatments for injuries:
- PRICE Therapy (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
- Range of Motion (ROM) exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Laser-Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
- Infrared Light therapy
- Ultrasonic therapy
- Kinesio tape application
- Pain relief medication
- Massage therapy
- Immobilization techniques
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609374/
https://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-51502017000300579
Dr. Garima Singh
Physiotherapist
BPT and DPTR.