RESULTS: Factors significantly increasing the risk of fatal injury crashes include: drinking and driving (odds ratio (OR) 2.3), impairment by alcohol (OR 4.8), exceeding speed limits (OR 2.8), not using seat belts (OR 4.7), full ejection from vehicle (OR 21.3), intersection without traffic control (OR 2.2), bridge or …

The most important factors including the human, vehicle, road and the environment can influence the severity of road accidents. Kaplan and Prato (2012) showed that the bus drivers under 25 and over the age of 65, female drivers, and risky driving increase the crash severity.

Based on these studies, the most prevalent variables affecting crashes are the driver’s age and gender, consumption of alcohol or drugs by the driver, not using seatbelts, speeding, dimness, pavement status and curves.

“Severe injury”, except in Part 6, means: a significant acquired brain injury, paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputation of a limb or burns to more than 50 percent of the body; or. any other injury specified by the regulations for the purposes of this definition.

Serious car accidents result in life-threatening injuries to a vehicle’s occupants. The cars involved may be totaled or require extensive repairs, while injured parties may require intensive medical treatment or have permanent disabilities.

If you’ve suffered a serious injury because of someone else’s actions, you may be able to make a claim. Serious injuries could include: A brain injury. A spinal cord injury. A serious concussion.

The insurance company, or a jury, will determine how many days you are expected to be in ongoing pain or discomfort. They then apply your daily rate of pay to the equation and multiply the days of pain by your rate of pay per day. It can be difficult to decide which method to use to calculate pain and suffering.

How workers’ comp settlements are reached. A work injury settlement can be either a lump sum or a structured payment plan: Lump sum payment: The employee receives a one-time payment for all medical costs and benefits under the claim.

Accidents are unpredictable and can result in many types of injuries Some of the most common types of serious injuries we’ve handled include:

• Brain Injuries.
• Paralysis Injuries.
• Catastrophic Injuries.
• Broken Bones.
• Hip Injuries.
• Knee and Joint Injuries.
• Amputations.
• Burn Injuries.

Because of the dangerous elements involved and the lack of medical care, extreme sports often lead to injury, sometimes life-threatening….5. Skydiving

• Abrasions.
• Lacerations.
• Concussions.
• Fractures.
• Neck and Back Injury.

Summary

• Animal bites.
• Bruises.
• Burns.
• Dislocations.
• Electrical injuries.
• Fractures (broken bones)
• Sprains and strains.

Common Strain Injuries

• Hamstring Strain.
• Quadriceps Muscle Contusion.
• Calf Strain.
• Groin Strain.
• Rotator Cuff Tears.
• Rupture Long Head Biceps.
• Achilles Rupture.

Muscle strains can be categorized into three grades, based on severity:

• Grade 1: Mild damage to individual muscle fibers (less than 5% of fibers) that causes minimal loss of strength and motion.
• Grade 2: More extensive damage with more muscle fibers involved.
• Grade 3: Complete rupture of a muscle or tendon.

Here’s a look at the top five most common sports injuries, how to treat them and what you can do to prevent future injuries.

• Sprains.
• Strains.
• Fractures.
• Concussions.
• Overuse injuries.
• Preventing sports injuries.

Common Symptoms of Soft Tissue Injuries

• A lump or knot at the site of the injury.
• Inability to bear weight.
• Joint instability.
• Limited range of motion.
• Muscle cramping or spasms.
• Muscle weakness.
• Pain.
• Swelling.

In general, “soft tissue” is commonly used to describe muscles, tendons, ligaments and/or fascia. But several other tissue types and body systems contain soft tissue as well, including fat, skin (integumentary system), the nervous system, and the blood vessels of the circulatory system.

The mnemonic RICE which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation is key to treating an acute soft tissue injury….Elevating the injured area is critical even up to first 48 – 72 hours after the injury, as it reduces swelling due to gravity.

1. Step 1: Rest.
2. Step 2: Ice.
3. Step 3: Compression.
4. Step 4: Elevation.

Common Acute Soft-Tissue Injuries

1. Rest. Take a break from the activity that caused the injury.
2. Ice. Use cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day.
3. Compression. To prevent additional swelling and blood loss, wear an elastic compression bandage.
4. Elevation.

Pain, Heat, Redness, Swelling, and Loss of Function.

Average Healing Times for Common Injuries

• Nerves typically take the longest, healing after 3-4 months.
• Cartilage takes about 12 weeks to heal.
• Ligaments take about 10-12 weeks to heal.
• Bones take about 6-8 weeks to heal on average.

Your body has to create scar tissue to repair your injury. This process starts at around 24-48 hours and it can go on for several months, normally stopping at around 4-6 months.

Grade 3: Tears are severe and indicate complete rupture of that muscle or ligament. This may actually be less painful then a grade 2 as the injured structure is no longer being stressed. This is a more serious injury and will often require surgery or immobilising in a plaster cast.

When a soft tissue injury occurs, many individuals immediately feel pain and experience swelling and stiffness, although these symptoms may be delayed in some cases. Another delayed factor, bruising may follow 24 to 48 hours after the injury.

Treatments of Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries

1. Patient should be repositioned with consideration to the individual’s level of activity, mobility and ability to independently reposition.
2. Keep the skin clean and dry.
3. Avoid massaging bony prominences.
4. Provide adequate intake of protein and calories.

Here again is a situation in which a deep tissue injury may present as a serum blister or blood blister and be appropriately labeled as a stage II. Alternatively, a large area of deep pressure injury can evolve without blister formation but with loss of the outermost cutaneous layers days after the initial injury.

Stage 2. This happens when the sore digs deeper below the surface of your skin. Symptoms: Your skin is broken, leaves an open wound, or looks like a pus-filled blister. The area is swollen, warm, and/or red.

Deep tissue massage is best suited for people who engage in highly physical activities, such as running, or those who have an injury or chronic pain. If you have a low pain threshold or are looking for relief of tense muscles, Swedish massage is gentler and may be a better option.

Following are some things you can do to help break up the knots and find relief.

1. Rest. Allow your body to rest if you have muscle knots.
2. Stretch.
3. Exercise.
4. Hot and cold therapy.
5. Use a muscle rub.
6. Trigger point pressure release.
7. Physical therapy.

If you are getting a massage for therapeutic or relaxing purposes, it is never acceptable for the therapist to touch the client’s genitals. That area is strictly off limits. In most cases, a woman’s breast tissue is also avoided during a massage.

Deep tissue massage uses stronger pressure and may cause more soreness. It’s often used in people who have injuries or chronic pain. Trigger point, tuina, and sports massage are also options that use stronger pressure.