What are the first aid methods for sports injuries?

We all know that no matter whether it is athletes or us, there will always be many situations in our daily exercise. Maybe it is because our warm-up exercises are not good enough, so that the tense body cannot be relaxed, or it may be that the amount of exercise exceeds our body's ability to bear. At this time, the body will be hurt. We don’t want this to happen, so we must learn some first aid methods in our daily life. So what are the first aid methods for sports injuries? Let’s take a look together!

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Elevation usually means raising the affected limb. It is a method that uses gravity to help blood and tissue fluid return to reduce swelling of the injured area and relieve pain. After an injury, try to keep the injured part above heart level as much as possible to use gravity to help blood flow back to the heart. It is recommended to keep the injured limb elevated 24/7 for 48 hours after injury. For example, when the lower limbs are injured, try to keep the ankle joint above the knee joint, and the knee joint above the hip joint in a step-by-step manner. When the upper limbs are injured, a pillow or sling can be used. If it is not possible to raise the injured part above heart level, at least keep it at that level. Try not to go below that level to avoid further swelling.

Pressurization

Compression techniques are generally used within 24-48 hours after an injury and can help limit the progression of swelling in the injured area; they can also provide additional support and protection to the injured area. Applying pressure to the injured area increases pressure within the tissue and constricts blood vessels, thereby slowing the progression of inflammation and preventing further swelling within the joint. If this swelling is allowed to occur, it will seriously affect the limb movement function.

There are several ways to implement compression techniques. One of the most effective is to use a compression bandage on the injured area. Compression bandages are usually a type of elastic bandage, which is commonly known as an elastic bandage. The advantage of compression bandage is that it is easy to use, and the elastic support can provide sufficient local pressure to prevent excessive bleeding and reduce blood infiltration into the surrounding tissues of the injured area.

Now that we know the first aid methods for sports injuries, we must not be careless in future sports. We must do enough warm-up exercises to allow the body to get enough relaxation, so that our body can receive a good exercise. Of course, no matter what sport it is, we must determine it according to our physical condition, so that our body can receive a good exercise.