PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

LESSON: FIRST AID FOR DANCE INJURY

COMMON DANCE INJURIES
 Heat exhaustion
 Spasms or cramps
 Dislocation
 Tendonitis
 Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PSS)
 HEAT EXHAUSTION
 It is a heat- related sickness that can
happen due to exposure to high
temperatures often accompanied by
dehydration.
 There are two types:
1. Water depletion
Symptoms: excessive thirsts, weakness,
headache, loss of consciousness
2. Salt depletion
Symptoms: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea,
pale skin, profuse sweating, rapid heart beat.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
 TREATMENT:
 Get out of the heat.
 Go to an air- conditioned room.
 Drink plenty of fluid except coffee and alcohol.
 Remove tight clothing.
 Take a cool shower
 Apply cooling measures (e.g., ice towels, fans)
 SPASMS OR CRAMPS
 Are involuntary contractions of
muscles that may occur
simultaneously in different parts of
the body, come very suddenly, and
become painful in a relatively short
time.
 They are caused by a number of
things such as muscle strain, lack of
oxygen, electrolyte deficiency, or
neurological disorders.
SPASMS OR CRAMPS
 Prevention:
 Stretch or massage the muscle.
 Do warm- up before any physical activity.
 Change activities to it ones ability.
 Ensure proper water and mineral intake.
 DISLOCATION
 Happens when the ends of bones are forced from
their normal positions due to physical trauma such
as contact sports or vehicular accidents.
 Symptoms: deformation in the limb extremity,
skin discoloration, pain, and loss of movement.
 Treatment:
1. Visit the hospital or schedule a doctor’s
appointment.
2. In the worse- case scenario, the doctor may
perform surgery to fix the dislocated limb or
extremities.
 TENDONITIS

 Is the irritation of a tendon (tissue attaching

muscle to bone) injuries like Achilles
tendonitis found at the junction of the calf
and the heel and “tennis elbow” (tendonitis in
the outside tendon of the elbow).
 These can be caused by sudden injury, as well
as the misuse or overuse of certain joints, and
may lead to tendon rupture if severe.
 Symptoms: pain, tenderness, and swelling at
the affected limb
 TENDONITIS
 Treatment:
 Apply ice on the area and take pain relievers.
 Seek physical therapy for additional
recommendation.
PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
(PSS)
 It is characterized by pain in the front knee when in use, and
occasional knee buckling due to lack of support.
 Symptoms: misaligned, damaged, or injured kneecap
 Treatment:
1. Avoid activities or positions with bent knees such as kneeling,
riding a bike, or doing squats that may inflict further damage or
pain.
2. Put ice on the area, rest, and seek physical therapy for
additional recommendation.
QUESTIONS?