Tissue Response to Injury

This chapter presents the reaction of vascularized living tissue to sports trauma, including the inflammatory response and the healing process. It provides a foundation for therapeutically managing the sports injury.

When you finish this chapter you should be able to

• Describe the major events of acute and chronic inflammation.
• Identify the process of repair and regeneration.
• List the differences between soft tissue and bone healing.
• Identify the management concepts designed for healing and pain modulation.
• List the major characteristics of a stress fracture.
• Explain pain perception.
• Describe pain transmission and management.