Kinesiology 2236A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Palpation, Cyanosis, Perineum
20 Apr 2016
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10% of all athletic injuries affect the abdomen. Includes spleen, liver, kidney o: occasionally stomach, small bowel and intestines. Abdominal injuries are not immediately life threatening unless a major bleed has occurred. Abdominal and thoracic injuries result from high velocity sports, being stuck with an object or use of inadequate protective equipment. Thorax is portion of the body that lies between the neck and the diaphragm. Main function is to protect circulatory and respiratory organs. This is protected by the spine posteriorly, the ribs laterally and the sternum anteriorly. Rib injuries are common: usually very painful and debilitating. Heart and lung injuries are serious and require immediate attention. Blow to front/side usually leads to rib contusion. Localized pain or area: during inspiration, with palpation. Manipulation of rib at distance does not pain. # (fracture) away from impact as a result of compression- football, wrestling. Pain with manipulation away from injury, through ring.
