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Despite strategies to reduce the risk of injuries in sport, they can still occur. From being knocked unconscious on the rugby field to getting blisters from a poorly fitted shoe when out running, each injury has its causes and range of methods to treat. Some injuries are more serious than others and result in a longer time out of competition, due to the recovery time and potential rehabilitation time needed. However, minor injuries are any injuries that require first aid, but not medical attention. Each minor injury has its own cause and treatment methods.
| Minor injury | Cause | Example in sport | Treatment |
| This is caused by a direct blow to the abdomen, making it difficult to . | e.g. when on the receiving end of a body shot in taekwondo | A simple treatment for this is to relax the muscles in the abdomen by crouching and to take slow, breaths. | |
| Cuts and grazes | Grazes are commonly caused by with the playing surface. Cuts may occur from contact injuries. | e.g. grazes can be from falling over on a basketball court or making a sliding tackle on a 4G football pitch. Cuts may occur from contact sports such as boxing. | Cuts and grazes should be treated by cleaning the wound with an wipe, before applying a to stop the bleeding. These should be changed regularly to keep the area clean. |
| These are most commonly caused by ill-fitted footwear, causing an area of the foot to rub against the shoe. | e.g. when running over long distances in new running trainers | Bespoke blister pads can be used as a treatment, but the performer should also look at resting and replacing the shoes if they are poorly fitted. |
Injuries that cause damage to the muscles, tendons and ligaments are known as soft-tissue injuries. These include:
- - also known as contusions, these are caused by a direct blow to the body, resulting in pain, tenderness, and purple or green discoloration in the affected area.
- Strains - these are caused by overstretching the and tendons, e.g. when sprinting. They are at an increased risk of occurring if the performer hasn't warmed up or has been involved in a much greater amount of training than they are used to.
- Sprains - these occur by overstretching the , e.g. if a performer rolls their ankle.
All three of these injuries can be treated through the RICE method of , , and . Applying these methods helps to reduce the pain and that occurs at the affected area, allowing the body part to move more freely without pain and thereby accelerating the recovery process.