Recreational Activity
Recreational Activity
Recreational Always Seldom Never Potential Danger / Injury First aid technique needed
Activity
Basketball Sprained Ankle: Use a cold pack, a slush bath
A sprained ankle is an injury that or a compression sleeve filled
+ occurs when you roll, twist or turn with cold water to help limit
your ankle in an awkward way. swelling after an injury.
Volleyball + Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Essential first aid for a torn
Pain and swelling in the shoulder rotator cuff muscle or tendon
area, limited motion or weakness is rest and applying the PRICE
of the arm. principles of protection, rest,
ice, compression and
elevation.
Baseball/Softball + Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Essential first aid for a torn
Pain and swelling in the shoulder rotator cuff muscle or tendon
area, limited motion or weakness is rest and applying the PRICE
of the arm principles of protection, rest,
ice, compression and
elevation.
Soccer/Football + Hamstring Strain: Ice your leg to reduce pain and
A hamstring strain, sometimes swelling. Do it for 20-30
called a pulled hamstring, happens minutes every three to four
when one or more of these muscles hours for two to three days, or
gets stretched too far and starts to until the pain is gone.
tear
Badminton + Tennis Elbow: Rest your arm by avoiding the
Tennis elbow is a condition that movement that caused the
causes pain around the outside of condition. Take an over-the-
the elbow. counter (OTC) medicine that
reduces swelling, such as
ibuprofen, naproxen, or
aspirin.
Swimming + Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Essential first aid for a torn
Pain and swelling in the shoulder rotator cuff muscle or tendon
area, limited motion or weakness is rest and applying the PRICE
of the arm principles of protection, rest,
ice, compression and
elevation.
Trekking + Heat Exhaustion: Lay the person down and
Heat exhaustion is a condition elevate the legs and feet
whose symptoms may include slightly. Remove tight or
heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, heavy clothing. Have the
a result of your body overheating. person sip chilled water, a
decaffeinated sports drink
containing electrolytes or other
nonalcoholic beverage without
caffeine. Cool the person by
spraying or sponging with cool
water and fanning.
Mountain + Annular Pulley Tear: Occurs when Begin gentle range-of-motion
Climbing a finger tendon (pulley) exercises—bend the finger
unexpectedly and swiftly bears the until it feels tight, hold for 2–3
weight of your whole body. seconds, relax, and repeat 10
times for several sessions each
day.
Cycling + Knee Pain: Rest the joint at first. Reduce
The knee is the most common site pain, swelling and internal
for overuse injuries in cycling. bleeding with icepacks,
Patellofemoral syndrome applied for 15 minutes every
(cyclist's knee), patella and couple of hours. Bandage the
quadriceps tendinitis, medial plica knee firmly and extend the
syndrome, and iliotibial band wrapping down the lower leg.
friction syndrome are a few of the Elevate the injured leg
more common knee overuse
injuries.
Processing Questions:
1. The listed recreational Activities above and my participation to the selected activities showed that my overall
range of activity is limited and are mostly sedentary
2. I have medical knowledge involving injuries I sustained from the past
3. Having medical knowledge and first aid skills when performing highly physically intensive activities can save
you from unneeded injuries
1. Knowing the nutritional value of foods, you regularly eat means that you can alter the frequency you consume
them based on their nutritional value and effects to your health.
Activity 3:
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