LACROSSE INJURIES

LACROSSE INJURIES

• Concussions
• Fractured rib
• Shoulder dislocation
• Bruises

CONCUSSIONS

• A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by an indirect hit or direct hit
• Causing a change in brain function
• With a concussion there is no visible injury
• You have to take a test to see if you have a concussion or not
• You have to rest a lot because that makes the brain heal

DISLOCATED SHOULDERS

• Occures when defense man hits an attacker in the clavicular region.
• Go to the doctor, immobilize the arm/shoulder
• Ice for 20-30 min, take medication if there is a break in the skin.

FRACTURED RIB

• A fractured rib involves a break in one of the bones in the ribcage.
• It can also be diagnosed as a "fractured rib" if the main cartilage is injured.
• The way to healing can be acheived be extra rest and ice

BRUISES

• Bruises are a cause of a very small internal bleed
• It can accure when a lacrosse ball or stick is struck against a body part
• The impact is what causes the internal bleeding that feels really sore and turns blue and black
• With ice on the bruise and resting it on a raised pillow i will heal in about1-2 weeks
• Eventually over time the color and soreness should go away

CITATIONS

• "Coping with Sprains and Strains." Web MD. Melinda Ratini, 2005. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
• "The Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap in Reconstructive Facial Surgery - Norbert Pallua, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS; Erhan Demir, MD, FEBOPRAS - QMP Plastic Surgery Pulse." The Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap in Reconstructive Facial Surgery - Norbert Pallua, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS; Erhan Demir, MD, FEBOPRAS - QMP Plastic Surgery Pulse. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
• "Blocking a Shot." [Archive]. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
• "Bay Area Concussion and Brain Injury." Departmenat of Orthopedic Surgery, 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

MADE BY: J.W., LUKE M, CHARLIE, AND MISHA