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Avoiding Common Orthopedic Problems
As the health consciousness of the world increases, every day more and more people start physical activity to improve their health and well-being. Physical activity always carries an associated risk of injury. With this knowledge, it is important to be careful during exercise, in order to reduce the possibility of injury. Orthopedic injuries can be very damaging to mobility and make it difficult to perform sports or even simple daily tasks.To avoid orthopedic injuries, you need to know the most prevalent ones. Prevention is better than cure, so let’s delve into some orthopedic conditions that you may encounter.
What are the most common?
There are several types of orthopedic injuries that are known and treatable. Therefore, we selected the most common cases among people. Remembering that they can come from physical activities and everyday crafts such as climbing stairs or taking a walk, you are advised to take effective measures in order to prevent these complications from developing in your adult life.
Sprain
It is very common that after stepping on the wrong side of the foot, there is swelling that causes a lot of pain and discomfort. In some more severe cases, this comes from a sprain which is when the joint is stretched, and the joint ligaments can be ruptured. This injury occurs after an unexpected sudden movement, in simple cases, can be resolved with ice and anti-inflammatory, in more difficult situations with surgery.
How to Avoid: Stretch before physical activity, wear walking-friendly shoes, and avoid walking on uneven ground. Another tip is to try to avoid sudden movements, especially changes of direction.
Muscle sprain
Muscle distension is a very common problem in orthopedics in hospitals. This injury occurs because a muscle or tendon is too stretched and ruptures. This occurs after excessive force movement or action. Symptoms may vary. Usually, the first is severe pain, then swelling and difficulty moving. Treatment may be surgical in more severe cases or rest and compress in mild injuries.
How to avoid: Stretching before physical activity or long walks. It is always important to have the guidance of a professional before playing sports, so it is possible to avoid excessive strain causing the strain.
Dislocation
Another problem that also occurs a lot with people around the world is dislocation. This orthopedic injury occurs when two bones that are joined by a joint separate. It can occur after some trauma, fall, fracture or even chronic illness. The treatment is done with the replacement of the bone in its proper place, after which rest and immobilization of the affected part are necessary.
How to avoid: Do physical activities accompanied by a professional. In hazardous sports, it may be necessary to wear protective equipment.