MANAGEMENT

OF CHRONIC
INJURIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to
01 Chronic Injuries
Who Are We?

Common
Vision Types of
and Mission

02 Strategy Business
Injuries

Signs of Chronic
03 Injury
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prevention of
04 Chronic Injuries
Who Are We?

Management of
Vision and Mission

05 Chronic Injuries
CHRONIC
INJURY
Chronic injuries, which are also called
overuse injuries, are health problems
that can develop slowly and last a long
time is the result of prolonged,
repetitive motion that is particularly
common in endurance sports such as
swimming, running, and cycling.
 HRONIC INJURIE
C S
Patients who participate in certain sports or exercises are at
risk of developing a chronic injury from accumulated damage
and repetitive movements. They are not, however, the only
ones at risk. Repetitive movements are also found in the
office, where hours of desk work with poor posture and
wrist tension can easily lead to carpal tunnel syndrome,
chronic neck pain, and chronic back pain. When pain
emerges as a result of repetitive movement, it is called an
overuse injury. These injuries often occur due to muscular
imbalances that put a joint or muscle under undue strain that
it’s ultimately unable to support.

COMMON
TYPES OF
CHRONIC
INJURIES
 Stress Tennis Shin Runner's
fractures elbow splints knee

Stress fractures are

tiny cracks in a bone. Runner's knee, also
They're caused by known as patellofemoral
Shin splints (medial
repetitive force, often pain (PFP), means that
Tennis elbow (lateral tibial stress syndrome)
from overuse — such you have pain in front of
epicondylitis) is a painful is an inflammation of
the knee or around the
as repeatedly jumping condition that occurs the muscles, tendons,
kneecap (patella). This is
up and down or when tendons in your and bone tissue around
where the knee
running long distances. elbow are overloaded, your tibia. Pain typically
connects with the lower
Stress fractures can usually by repetitive occurs along the inner
end of the thighbone
also develop from motions of the wrist border of the tibia,
(femur).
normal use of a bone and arm. where muscles attach
that's weakened by a to the bone.
condition such as
osteoporosis.
 Repetitive
Strain Injury Hamstring
Ankle Sprain Groin Strain
(RSI) Strain

A repetitive strain injury An ankle sprain is when

is damage to your the ligaments that
A hamstring strain,
muscles, tendons or support the ankle get A groin strain — also
sometimes called a
overly stretched or torn. known as a groin pull — is
nerves caused by pulled hamstring,
It can happen when you when one of the muscles
repetitive motions and happens when one or
step in a hole, twist of the inner thigh gets
constant use. They’re more of these muscles
your ankle while walking stretched, injured, or
also sometimes called gets stretched too far
or running, or put your torn.
repetitive stress and starts to tear.
weight down on your
injuries. foot awkwardly.
SIGNS OF CHRONIC
INJURY INCLUDE:

Swelling
Tenderness to a limb
Long-lasting pain

-Some injuries require prompt medical treatment, while

others can be self-treated.

You should seek advice from a health

professional if:

The injury causes severe pain, swelling, or

numbness
You can’t tolerate weight on the area
The pain or dull ache of an old injury is
accompanied by increased swelling, joint
abnormality, or instability
 How can
chronic
injuries be
prevented?
The best way to prevent it is
never to overexert yourself.
Here are the ways to prevent chronic
injuries (for athletes and office workers)
For office workers with
For athletes, adding
chronic pain and injuries,
accessory work like taking regular desk breaks,
yoga, rock climbing, or stretching, and walking can
informed S&C to their go a long way. Adding in a
main pursuits are good couple sessions of resistance
ways to ensure that training each week combined
muscles and joints are with a healthy, whole food
forced to strengthen diet ensures your muscles and
through an expanded bones are able to continue
range of motion. supporting you for the rest of
your life.
 OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT
CHRONIC INJURIES
Use proper form and gear.
- Whether you're starting a new activity or
you've been playing a sport for a long time,
consider taking lessons. Using the correct
technique is crucial to preventing overuse
injuries.
Also make sure you wear proper shoes for
the activity. Consider replacing your shoes
for every 250 to 500 miles you walk or run
— or at least twice a year if you regularly
exercise.
Pace yourself.
- If you're starting a new fitness program,
avoid becoming a weekend warrior.
Compressing your physical activity for the
week into two days can lead to an overuse
injury.
Instead, aim for at least 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity a day. If you
don't have time for a full 30 minutes, you
can break it down into smaller blocks of
activity throughout the day.
 Gradually increase your activity level.
When changing the intensity or duration of a physical activity, do so
gradually. For example, if you want to increase the amount of
weight you're using while strength training, increase it by no more
than 10 percent each week until you reach your new goal.

Get a foam roller and use it often.

While foam rolling should not be used as a cureall for any training
injury you encounter, it can be a good way to perform self-myofascial
release over tight areas like hamstrings, glutes, hips, quads, calves and
more. Foam rolling, while sometimes not a pleasant experience, can
help increase bloodflow, which will help your muscles recover faster
in between workouts and can aid in preventing particularly tight
muscles from causing a gait abnormality that is either contributing to
or causing an injury

MANAGEMENT
OF CHRONIC
INJURIES
 Rest to prevent further injury

How to manage
or treat chronic Ice for 10-20 minutes every
3 hours
injuries?
You may use or apply the Compress the injured area
RICE method: to reduce swelling

Elevate an injured arm or

leg above the heart to
reduce swelling
CHRONIC INJURY
TREATMENT
SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC INJURIES
REQUIRE PROGRESSIVE ACTIVE MOBILISATION
which consists of strengthening, flexibility, and endurance exercises. These will
usually be selected by a healthcare professional like a physiotherapist, and
initially carried out under their instruction and observation. This will help to repair
and strengthen the muscles/joints to reduce the likelihood of further injury.
Cooling can also be used as a supporting therapy to help manage the pain and
other problems associated with a chronic injury.
SHORT TERM
In the short term, anti-inflammatory
medication may help to cope with
pain and inflammation associated
with the injury such as aspirin,
ibuprofen or naproxen to help with
the pain.

LONG TERM

In the longer term, however, your

healthcare provider may send you to
a physical therapist to do some
gentle stretching and strengthening
exercises
SUMMARY OF
TODAY'S CLASS
PREVENTION
CHRONIC INJURIES -Rock climbing and yoga are the best

-Chronic injuries are injuries from exercises for preventing chronic injuries in

accumulated damage and repetitive athletes, whereas stretching, walking, and

movements. taking breaks are the best exercises for

office employees. Be mindful of your
breathing. Grab a foam roller and gradually
increase your activity level.
COMMON TYPES OF INJURIES
INCLUDES: MANAGEMENT

Stress Fracture , Tennis elbow, Shin You can still use the RICE method to treat
splints, Runner’s knee, Repetitive Strain chronic injuries. But, medication, physical
injury, Ankle sprain, Groin sprain, therapy, and progressive active
Hamstring strain mobilisation are the best ways to treat it.
THANK
YOU!