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RICE
Treatment for Injuries
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According to medical websites such as
About.com (Sports Medicine), R.I.C.E. (rest,
ice, compression & elevation) is the
recommended treatment for many minor Taekwondo injuries.
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Rest
- Rest & protect the injured area. Take it easy until you are
feeling better. Don't aggravate the injury.
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Ice
- Put ice on the injury to reduce swelling & pain. Apply ice or a
cold pack for up to 10-20 minutes on the injury, 3 times
per day. Wrap ice in a towel to avoid any direct contact
to the skin.
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Compression
- Wrap the injury in an elastic bandage (i.e. Ace bandage)
in order to reduce the swelling.
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Elevation
- Raise the injured area above heart level (i.e. lie down
and raise your injured leg up on a pillow). This will
help to reduce the swelling.
Taekwondo
Achilles Tendon Rupture &
Tendonitis
- Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
ACL Injury (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) - Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo Sore & Aching Muscles - Symptoms & Treatment
Too much exercise? Too many
intense Taekwondo workouts this week? Then your muscles
might ache. Visit these websites for tips on how to speed up the
healing process & reduce future muscle soreness.
Sore muscles from too much
Taekwondo? Consider using some
Bengay,
heat pads,
cold packs and/or
Advil.
* Remember if you are experiencing severe pain or extended
pain, please see a doctor!
Taekwondo
Ankle Sprains -
Symptoms & Treatment
Twisted your ankle during
Taekwondo? Then explore some of the websites below to find
out the best treatment for a sprained ankle.
Taekwondo
Back Pain -
Symptoms & Treatment
Oh, my aching back!
Taekwondo Bone Bruise - Symptoms &
Treatment
Bone bruises are very
painful. They are beyond a regular bruise where you have
almost broken your bone and have damaged the outer layer of
the bone (the periosteum). One of the many injuries that I
have "enjoyed" during Taekwondo. :)
Taekwondo
Bruises - Symptoms & Treatment
Get bruises during your
Taekwondo workouts? Then visit these websites in order to read
various treatment options on how
to speed up your recovery. Of course, I know that many of us
like to show off these bruises. Manly!
Taekwondo Torn
Calf Muscle
- Symptoms & Treatment
To avoid a torn calf muscle,
you need to strengthen your calf muscle with exercises such as calf
raises (slowly rise up on your toes & come back down - sort
of like foot push ups!).
Taekwondo
Eye Injuries
Contact sports like martial
arts can lead to serious eye injuries. Consider wearing
protective eyewear (i.e. sports glasses). See a doctor if
you are suffering any vision problems.
Taekwondo
Foot Injuries - Symptoms & Treatment
Take care of your feet. They
are the primary "weapon" in Taekwondo. Unfortunately, they
sometimes hit the wrong target (i.e. someone's elbow). Ouch!
Taekwondo Pulled
Groin Injury - Symptoms &
Treatment
Taekwondo
Pulled Hamstring (Back of
Thigh) - Symptoms & Treatment
A pulled hamstring can best
be avoided with proper
stretching.
If you have already injured your hamstring, see the links
below.
Taekwondo
Finger,
Hand & Wrist Injuries
- Symptoms & Treatment
Punches and/or blocks in
Taekwondo can lead to finger, knuckle, hand and wrist
injuries.
Taekwondo
Hip Pain - Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo Plantar Fasciitis (Heel
Pain) - Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
Knee Pain & Injuries
- Symptoms & Treatment
Treat your aching knees! The
older you get, the more your knees act up in Taekwondo. I
know! :) See our new
Taekwondo knees
section for numerous types of different knee injuries.
Knee pain? Check out these
best selling
knee braces.
* Remember if you are experiencing moderate/severe pain and/or extended
pain, please see a doctor!
Taekwondo Back of Leg
Pain/Sciatica
Sciatica is pain, numbness,
or tingling in the back of the leg. It is caused by injury
to or compression of the sciatic nerve.
Taekwondo
Muscle Cramps -
Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
Neck
Injuries & Pain - Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo Torn
Quad Muscle
- Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
Shin Splints
- Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
Shoulder Injury
- Symptoms & Treatment
Taekwondo
Pulled
Stomach/Abdominal Muscle
To avoid abdominal strains
during an intense Taekwondo workout, you should strengthen
your core muscles. Visit our
Strength Training page for ideas.
Taekwondo
Tendonitis - Symptoms &
Treatment
Taekwondo
Toe Injuries -
Symptoms & Treatment
If you practice Taekwondo without
martial arts shoes, you are likely to injury your toes.
These websites provide advice on how to treat toe
injuries.
* Disclaimer -
Always see a doctor if you have suffered a
sports injury or are
experiencing moderate-to-severe and/or
extended pain. Do not self-diagnose (as you
lack diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRIs). Instead, use information on the
internet in order to ask your medical
provider more informed questions and so you
can better understand your doctor's medical
instructions.
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