What if I sprained my ankle playing basketball?

Although playing basketball is very good and many boys and girls like it very much, there are still some dangers. After all, playing basketball is an antagonistic sport. What if I sprained my ankle playing basketball? I sprained my wrist playing basketball. What should I do? Many friends want to know the answer to this question. Let's have a quick look.

What if I sprained my ankle playing basketball?

1. Within 24 hours after the injury, we apply local ice to the sprained ankle, which can shrink the capillaries, reduce local exudation and relieve swelling to some extent.

2. Walking on the ground, carrying loads and strenuous exercise should be avoided to avoid further aggravating the injury.

We should properly fix the sprained ankle and use splint, bracket or elastic bandage.

We should raise the affected limb, generally higher than the heart level, to promote venous and lymphatic reflux and reduce swelling.

5. When there is obvious deformity and subcutaneous congestion, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination to determine whether there is the possibility of fracture and dislocation.

What should I do if I sprain my wrist playing basketball?

Wrist sprain refers to the wrist injury caused by the impact of external force when playing basketball. It will lead to local swelling, soreness and weakness, and limited activity. It is suggested that you go to the hospital for an X-ray. If it is only a simple soft tissue muscle strain, you can use drugs or conservative treatment, wear wristbands, take orally drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and diminish inflammation and relieve pain. If it is light, it can recover itself, and it can be treated locally with safflower oil and Yunnan Baiyao.

Can I wear contact lenses when playing basketball?

You can wear contact lenses when playing basketball, but it is not recommended. Contact lenses are closer to the eyeball, and the correction effect on visual field will be better and clearer. It is not easy to cause sports injury because of blurred vision, and it is not as worried about glasses being thrown out as frame glasses. To support the frame from time to time will enhance the sports effect of playing basketball. Therefore, you can wear contact lenses when playing basketball, but it is also risky to wear contact lenses when playing basketball, so it is not recommended.

What's the harm of wearing contact lenses when playing basketball?

1, susceptible to infection: contact lenses have porous and permeable structures, which may allow some bacteria to accumulate in them. In addition, when playing basketball, you will sweat a lot, sweat will flow into your eyes, or rubbing your eyes with your hands, which may lead to eye infection and inflammation.

2, easy to shift gears: you will sweat a lot when playing basketball. If sweat flows into the eyes, it is easy to cause contact lenses to shift. When playing basketball, it is inconvenient to return contact lenses with both hands, which not only affects vision, but also easily leads to eye injuries.

3, easy to fall off: playing basketball is also a more intense exercise, it is easier to knock off contact lenses in confrontation and collision, and if someone hits the eyes, the contact lenses may be broken and hurt the eyes.