Trauma: Wear & Tear (sudden forceful injury to the body) Part #1
By ALLEN AJ DAVIS, CPT, CMT, ND, CSCS
THE ONE YOU, LLC
Trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for people under 35 years old. It is the third leading cause of death in all age groups, outranked only by Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancers. No matter how severe the trauma is, the first hour after injury is critical. Ranging from the survival of trauma through emergency medical care to self-care of minor injury with first aid, the goal of all treatments is the same: Rehabilitation with minimal sequela (minimal damage) What is Trauma? Over-exertions, sprains, strains, and the physical reminders of old injuries and accidents. Today we will focus upon the consequences of typical trauma and wear and tear situations. Wear & Tear: repetitive motion, for example occupation, overuse, sports activity (prolonged microscopic small amounts every day) breaking down daily. Elastin-is protein collagen fibers or strands (support them & connects them), which make up connective tissue in the body, provides strength... they play a major role in the body. All tissue is in a constant state of repair to replace microdamage that occurs from normal use. As long as the rate of microtrauma is not excessive and the rate of tissue repair is not compromised, the tissue is "normal". However, a large percentage of chronic musculoskeletal problems are fatigue disorders that result in an increased rate of tissue breakdown. When the repair rate is slower than the rate of damage, breakdown occurs. How does this happen? 1.) Increased rate of microtrauma, repetitive motion, occupational overuse, sports activity, jogging and poor body mechanics. 2.) Decreased rate of tissue repair: factors include age (slows the healing process of tissue repair), Nutrition (protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals), illness (when you get sick listen to your body, back off), insufficient rest (healing time and restorative sleep are very important), lack of restorative activities (fun healthy relationships). Stressed tissues will attempt to restore homeostatic balance, however, different tissues have a different capacity for healing. www.theoneyou.com
THE ONE YOU, LLC
Trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for people under 35 years old. It is the third leading cause of death in all age groups, outranked only by Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancers. No matter how severe the trauma is, the first hour after injury is critical. Ranging from the survival of trauma through emergency medical care to self-care of minor injury with first aid, the goal of all treatments is the same: Rehabilitation with minimal sequela (minimal damage) What is Trauma? Over-exertions, sprains, strains, and the physical reminders of old injuries and accidents. Today we will focus upon the consequences of typical trauma and wear and tear situations. Wear & Tear: repetitive motion, for example occupation, overuse, sports activity (prolonged microscopic small amounts every day) breaking down daily. Elastin-is protein collagen fibers or strands (support them & connects them), which make up connective tissue in the body, provides strength... they play a major role in the body. All tissue is in a constant state of repair to replace microdamage that occurs from normal use. As long as the rate of microtrauma is not excessive and the rate of tissue repair is not compromised, the tissue is "normal". However, a large percentage of chronic musculoskeletal problems are fatigue disorders that result in an increased rate of tissue breakdown. When the repair rate is slower than the rate of damage, breakdown occurs. How does this happen? 1.) Increased rate of microtrauma, repetitive motion, occupational overuse, sports activity, jogging and poor body mechanics. 2.) Decreased rate of tissue repair: factors include age (slows the healing process of tissue repair), Nutrition (protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals), illness (when you get sick listen to your body, back off), insufficient rest (healing time and restorative sleep are very important), lack of restorative activities (fun healthy relationships). Stressed tissues will attempt to restore homeostatic balance, however, different tissues have a different capacity for healing. www.theoneyou.com