Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

THE FOOT, ANKLE, AND LEG 1. The cause of the injury was most likely form from a constant over use while hyper extending the great toe. Most likely I would assume that the individual had a case of turf toe. In terms of how I would manage it, I would use ice therapy, NSAIDs, rest and I’d make sure to immobilize the joint form excessive motion. A metatarsal pad under the first metatarsal might be …

…palpation in the anatomical snuff box. Or inward pressure of the first metacarpal. 4. If after a 10-15 min ice bath to reduce the swelling and numb the area, and the pain becomes greater then the lifter can stand, the injury should be drained. 5. From leaning on the handlebars causing swelling of the hypothenar eminence. Wear padded gloved, put extra padding on the handlebars, change the grip while riding to take stress off of the site.