Outline the appropriate assessment and management of the sprained ligaments injury?
A player has obtained an injury that involves sprained ligaments in their knee during a football match, this injury is classified as an acute, soft tissue injury and will require appropriate assessment and management to prevent further damage. A sprain is a tear that occurs to a ligament (joining bone to bone around joints) and occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its normal range of motion and tearing of the fibre occurs. This relates to the player as they are frequently extending their leg to increase force through external agent (soccer ball), increasing the angle of the joint thus stretching ligaments beyond normal range of motion and tearing of the fibres. This may have been obtained through incorrect landing, or uneven …show more content…
Injury management of fractures may involve the use of DRSABCD, and immobilisation of the joint both above and below the fracture, this is done by using a splint or sling. Circulation should also be monitored to ensure they are not applied to tight Managing a hard tissue injury should include an assessment for medical attention. Assessment includes Stop, which means stopping the athlete participating and stopping the game from continuing if necessary to prevent further damage. Talk, by talking to the athlete by asking questions such as how did it happen, what did you feel, where does it hurt, and has it happened before can allow a better understanding of the athletes injury. Observe, observing the athlete and the injured area to identify the athlete's signs and symptoms such as how is the athlete reacting, does the area show bruising or swelling, tender to touch and mobility. Plan, plan if any of the above factors are observed to assume a hard tissue injury before confirming or denying a diagnosis. If needed, call an ambulance to the