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bandage or gauze. Gently clean the wound and change the ointment and bandage
once per day.
 Watch the area for signs of infection, like pain or redness and swelling. See your
doctor if you suspect infectiok
 Prevention:-
 Causes

4. Bruises- A bruised muscle, or muscle contusion, is an injury to your muscle fibers and
connective tissues. It’s often associated with the muscles in your upper leg. In sports, a bruised
muscle is the second-leading cause of sports injuries behind muscle strains.

 Bruised muscles are typically caused by trauma or blunt force to a body part. This trauma
crushes the muscle fibers, but doesn’t break the skin tissue. In many cases, a bruised muscle
is seen as a mild injury. In more severe cases, they can lead to serious tissue damage and
complications.
 Prevention
 Causes-

symptoms that may accompany a bruised muscle include:

 discoloration
 swelling
 worsened pain in days following the injury
 a knot at the injury site
 limited mobility

Treatment- RICE method:

 Rest. Protect your injury from further damage by stopping unnecessary physical
activity.
 Ice. Apply ice to your injury to reduce pain, swelling, and bleeding. Don’t apply ice
directly to the skin. Instead, wrap ice in a damp cloth or towel to protect your skin
from ice burns. Apply ice for 20 minutes every two hours. Repeat this process for a
few days following your injury.
 Compression. Wrap your injury with a bandage to provide additional support. This
also prevents more bleeding and reduces swelling.
 Elevation. Elevate your injury above your heart level when at rest. This increases
circulation and reduces swelling.

Mild muscle bruises respond to the RICE method within 24 to 48 hours. If you notice no
signs of improvement, seek medical attention. This could be indication of a more serious
injury.

Incision wounds are wounds that are usually longer than they are deep. They are
caused by a sharp item cutting or slashing into the skin, making a long laceration or cut.