Question

4. A soccer player has a sprained ankle and is very swollen. Name 1 modality that will help decrease pain and swelling. 5. A lacrosse athlete has a quadriceps contusion from being hit with a lacrosse ball 2 weeks ago She has returned to a full contact practice, however she does not have full range of motion when bending her knee due to tightness. Her quadriceps have a palpable swollen area and some discoloration. Which modality is the most appropriate to use at this point in healing?

Answer 1

4.In these types of situation the player has to rest and apply ice on the site of swelling this can reduce the blood circulation and pain preventing from further swelling.This limb can be elevated to prevent swelling.Analgesic spray can relieve pain in most cases.

5.The modality to be followed here is rest ,compression .The palpable swollen area can be because of calcium deposition at the site or can be a clot .So an antithrombolytics to be applied with elastic compression to reduce swelling.