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Finger Injuries In Youth Basketball

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In the past, I have coached youth, co-ed, adult and recreation basketball, and in the future if I get the chance to coach again, I would definitely choose youth basketball. It was the most difficult but the most rewarding. Luckily in the past none of the players I have coached have suffered an injury while playing. I am glad nothing did happen as I am just now noticing the seriousness and consequences of a child getting injured under my supervision. Although I believe I would have done a little better that the baseball coach in the ASEP unit one reading.
One common injury that I am too familiar with is the jammed finger, finger jam, stubbed finger, or mallet finger as it is labeled in a few different ways. According to The Hand and Wrist Institute, …show more content…

“Finger injuries can result in a variety of symptoms including pain, swelling, stiffness, deformity, and change in position. However, the severity of the symptoms does not always correlate with the severity of the injury. A minor injury requiring minimal treatment can produce significant pain and swelling, and in some instances, the symptoms of a major injury are minimal pain, swelling, and stiffness. A physical examination and x-rays are two key components that help to accurately assess and diagnose finger injuries that occur during sporting events. This evaluation should take place within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury occurs”. Just taping an injured finger, and then waiting weeks later to visit the doctor because the pain is not going away will only lead to longer healing time possible poor healing and maybe a need for surgery. (Rehak, …show more content…

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