and their treatment. overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. symptoms take up to 24 hours to...

and their Treatment

Overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Symptoms take up to 24 hours to appear.

The skin can be red, warm, tender, blistered, and

swollen.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Apply light moisturizer (Aloe)

Consult a doctor if there is blistering.

Stay out of the sun.

Wear a hat.

Injury to a muscle or a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone).

In a strain, a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn.

Rest Ice Compress Elevate Aspirin or

Ibuprofen.

a fall, a sudden twist, or a blow to the

body.

This forces a joint out of its normal position and stretches or tears the ligament supporting that joint.

people fall and land on an outstretched arm,

land on the side of their foot,

twist a knee with the foot planted firmly on the ground.

Rest Ice Compress Elevate Rehab

Extreme stress and strain causes cracks in bone.

Immediate medical attention

Immobilize the injury

Surgery used in extreme cases.

Training in hot or humid weather

Extreme dehydration

Unable to cool your body

Move to shade Lie down Elevate feet Loosen clothes Drink water Apply cold towels

Prolonged headache Vision disturbances Dizziness Nausea or vomiting Impaired balance Confusion Memory loss Ringing ears Sensitivity to light Loss of smell or taste

•Rest under observation•Tylenol

•More rest

Inflammation of the tendons

Pain & tenderness in joints

Rest Ice Compress Elevate Ultrasound Physical Therapy Steroids Surgery

Tiny cracks in the bones

Repetitive force Overuse Osteoporosis

Rest Ice Compress Elevate Bone Scan Shoe Inserts Braces

All associated with the shin bone

Muscle strain Swelling Lumps & bumps Small tears

Rest Ice Compress Elevate Rehab Ultrasound