Immobilisation
This technique involves making sure the injured site does not move and cause further injury. With a dislocation, fracture or general hard tissue damage in general, preventing further injury should be the main priority. Immobilisation is affective in its ability to:
When approaching a hard tissue injury, the steps at reduce further injury include:
With knee arthritis, an knee brace will be effective to stop the knee from moving in an unnatural position. The knee brace will enable the athlete to continue to use their knee without having too much pressure and movement placed on the inured area. As this injury is not your standard open or closed fracture caused from a direct force, it is hard to know how to manage. Doctors and physiotherapists will give you specific feedback that will help in rehabilitation and recovery.
- Reduce pain
- Reduce serious bleeding and shock
- Prevent further injury or external damage, and
- Prevent a closed fracture from becoming an open fracture.
When approaching a hard tissue injury, the steps at reduce further injury include:
- DRSABCD
- Control any bleeding
- Check for open or closed fractures
- Immobilise, and
- Refer to a doctor
With knee arthritis, an knee brace will be effective to stop the knee from moving in an unnatural position. The knee brace will enable the athlete to continue to use their knee without having too much pressure and movement placed on the inured area. As this injury is not your standard open or closed fracture caused from a direct force, it is hard to know how to manage. Doctors and physiotherapists will give you specific feedback that will help in rehabilitation and recovery.