University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN420 | Child Health
Academic year:

2024
Views:

76

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

OVERUSE SYNDROMES- PEDS Refers to group of d/o that result d/t repeated force applied to normal tissue Connective tissue fail in response to repeated stress, and lead to tissue breakdown Take weeks- months to develop * Pain usually associated w activity and worsens w continued participation of activity High incidence of overuse injuries in athletes d/t pariticipating in sports year round and multiple sports at one time , increased competitive nature and early specialization in sport w no proper rest periods Young athletes at INCREASED RISK BECAUSE: growing bones cannot handle that much stress, child still learning proper mechanisms for skills, unable to recognize vague s/s of injury. Assessment Mild to mod pain r/t activity Tender tibial tubercle Painful swelling of ant portion of tibial tubercle Tenderness to shoulder Pain w internal rotation Wrist pain worse w activity Pain over post. Aspect of calcaneus Exercise induced pain Limp that worsens w activity Nursing management Apply ice at first when pain is severe Anti-inflammatory meds ; ibuprofen Limit exercise – participate in other activities Use pads or braces Support arm w sling Heel cups Appropriate stretching exercises during 20-30min warm up period before practice or games Conditioning training wks before the season begins 1-2 days off/week 2-3 months off/yr from a specific sport