Injuries: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
The term “injury” is very general. It can mean a twisted ankle or it can be a burn that covers a large percentage of the body. An injury can be caused by slipping on the street, or by being in a car accident. This guide will touch upon some of the most common injuries and lead you to places on the Web where you can learn about them and find the steps you should take to treat these injuries.
Expand All Guide SectionsSprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are not the same thing. A sprain happens when a ligament (the tissue that ... read more »
Fractures and Broken Bones
Fractures are technically broken bones, although they are often thought to be less serious. ... read more »
Burns
The American Burn Association states that about 1.1 billion Americans per year require medical ... read more »
Other Injuries
Unfortunately, the world of injuries is not limited to those found above. This section will show you where to find the important facts about medical issues that have yet to be covered. This section will also lead you to online support communities where you can talk about an injury with other sufferers, and potentially find some advice and comfort.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Because we cannot cover every type of injury in this guide, visit the Virtual Sports Injury Clinic for a more comprehensive list of injuries, with short overviews of each one.
- Support forums usually require you to register in order to fully participate. But becoming a member is often free and quick.
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For concussions …
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
provides an overview of concussions in this guide. Besides teaching about the symptoms, treatment, etc., the site also has a good amount of information dedicated to athletes.
The New York Times
published an article in late May 2007 revealing the results of a study by the University of North Carolina’s Center for the Study of Retired Athletes about the effect of concussions on retired NFL players. The study did find a correlation between the number of concussions suffered and the prevalence of depression among the athletes.
For eye injuries …
MedlinePlus
provides a lengthy list of Web sites to find information on eye injuries. Eye injuries might entail minor abrasions to the eye, or possibly losing all sight. Use this directory for guidance.
For severe bleeding …
The Mayo Clinic
has this first-aid guide for taking care of someone who is suffering from severe bleeding. There are seven easy-to-follow steps.
For information about the loss of a body part/amputation …
Yahoo! Health
offers these instructions for tending to a person who has lost a body part. You will learn how to help the person and stop the bleeding before medical care arrives, and you will find out how to save the body part.
For support forums …
The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic
is a great place for anyone, not just athletes, to visit for discussing injuries. It is easy to find the forum you are looking for, as everything is easily organized into injury types: foot pain, elbow pain, etc.
ASMI Sports Medicine Forum
is a place for those who have injuries can exchange ideas. In 2005–2006 the forum received the inSCOPE Orthopedic Fellowship Award for "demonstrating originality and innovation to advance knowledge in orthopedics.” You can find a forum by injury or by sport.
The PhysioForum
is a wide community, not only for injury sufferers, but injury sufferers certainly take up a bulk of it. Like many of the previous forums, you have to become a member to access most of the features, but registration is free. You can engage in standard chatting, take part in polls, watch videos, and more.
The Orthopedic Forum
lets people with back, bone, or joint pain and injuries ask questions and air their thoughts and emotions.
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