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Muscle conusion

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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MUSCLE CONTUSION

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  • A muscle contusion is an injury involving an area of
  • discolored skin which is caused by the rupture
  • of underlying blood vessels.
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WHERE IS THE INJURY?

TIBIALIS ANTERIOR OR GASTROCNEMIUS
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HOW IS IT CAUSED?

ANY SPORT THAT INVOLVES A SMALL BALL, OR EVEN VOLLEYBALL
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SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

DISCOLORATION OF THE SKIN, SENSITIVE TO TOUCH
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HEALING AND TREATMENT

R.I.C.E
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HEALING TIME

  • Most are minor and can heal quickly,
  • but some major injuries can keep an athlete out
  • for months depending on the injury.
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WHO DOES IT HAPPEN TO?

ATHLETES MOSTLY

Miranda Young

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