Congratulations to Rayne Rutheford from the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023
Rayne Rutheford
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)
Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis
4.5 GPA
– Senior volleyball captain / 4-year soccer team captain / Voted 2023 Girl Soccer MVP/ 3-year Tennis team captain
– Class Valedictorian / National Cyber Scholar/ Mu Alpha Theta / ASCTE Professional Disposition – Leadership Award
Congratulations to Sullivan Reid from Buckhorn High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023
Sullivan Reid
Buckhorn High School
Football
4.1 GPA
– 4-Year Varsity Starter & Place-Kicker / Buckhorn Football 2022 Special Teams Player of the Year / Special Teams Player of the Week
– 3x Outstanding Achievement Award / National Honors Society / “A” Honor Roll
– Church & Mission Volunteer in Ecuador / Assisted Community Senior Citizens / Church Ministry Volunteer
Congratulations to Ashlyn Diehl from James Clemens High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023!
Ashlyn Diehl
James Clemens High School
Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
4.9 GPA
– 5-Varsity Cross Country Member & Senior year Team Captain / Varsity starter JCHS Soccer / Member of 2023 Area Championship Varsity Team
– AP scholar with distinction / National Honor Society (2021 – current) / Rho Kappa honor Society (2022 – current)
– Junior Civitan President / Madison Blaze Soccer Club Assistant coach for the U10 team / Jets Invest Club
Congratulations to William Barry from Grissom High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
William Barry
Virgil I Grissom High School
Soccer
4.35 GPA
-4-Year Starter / Varsity Starter and Team Captain / Best Defensive Player Award Winner / Varsity Cross County Team Member
-Top 5 Percent of Graduating Class / National Honor Society Executive Council / “A’ Honor Roll / Politicos & Photography Club
-FBLA Member & Volunteer / Works with USDOJ on Huntsville City Schools Desegregation Committee / Land Trust Volunteer
Congratulations to Elaine Bao from Bob Jones High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
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Elaine Bao
Bob Jones High School
Cycling
5.06 GPA
-Junior Women’s National Criterium Champion / Top 10 – National Road Race Championship / 2X Winner – Music City Criterium
-National Merit Semifinalist / AP Scholar w/ Distinction / Mu Alpha Theta / 3X HS Allstate Band Selection / National Honors Society
-Youth Band Member for Local Church / Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for online tutoring / Mana House Volunteer
Congratulations to Hunter Taylor from Guntersville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
Hunter Taylor
Guntersville High School
Baseball / Football
4.0 GPA
– 2-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain – Football / 3-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain – Baseball / Received Camp Invitation
-“A” Honor Roll / National Honors society / National Beta Club Member / National Society of High School Scholars
-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – Intern / Community Event Planner / Group Ministry Volunteer
Whether someone is a professional athlete, a member of a high school or college team, or is your typical weekend warrior, hand and wrist injuries are common. Prompt management of the injury is essential for healing and preventing any long-term issues. Learning how to handle these common injuries from contact sports is advantageous to anyone who is active.
What Sports Have the Highest Risk for Hand Injuries?
Approximately 25% of all sports injuries involve the hand or wrist. Finger, hand, and wrist injuries are particularly more common in contact sports like soccer, football, wrestling, skiing, snowboarding, high-speed biking, skateboarding, and gymnastics. Injuries can happen from a direct blow or a fall, jerking, jamming, or twisting the hand and wrist.
Pulled muscles and strains, fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, and crushing injuries are among the most frequent conditions diagnosed for an injured athlete or active individual.
How to Spot Severe Hand Injuries from Contact Sports
If you sustain an injury, and have only mild pain, bruising, or swelling, try at-home treatment first. Apply ice, rest, and elevate the hand and use some compression to reduce any minor pain and swelling. In addition, you can use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.
If the pain becomes progressively worse, stop engaging in regular sports activities, and see The Orthopedic Center right away for an official diagnosis.
Seek immediate care if you experience any of the following acute symptoms:
Severe sudden pain and swelling
A clicking or grating sound when moving fingers or hand
If the hand and fingers feel cold to the touch or turn grey
Numbness
Bleeding that does not stop or slow down within 15 minutes
An abnormal twisting or bending of the hand or fingers
An acute injury should be treated without delay to prevent further complications. The symptoms mentioned above will not improve on their own, as they require professional treatment from a specialist like The Orthopedic Center.
Treatments for Sports-Related Hand Injuries
Depending on the severity of the injury, its location, the type of injury, and how long ago it happened will determine the treatment The Orthopedic Center will recommend.
In fact, several treatments may be appropriate. Pain medications, taping for support, utilization of a brace or splint, and physical therapy can all work hand-in-hand to gradually help the body heal. More severe injuries may require a cast or surgery.
Delaying treatment can cause some severe and long-term consequences, which is why you should call The Orthopedic Center if you have sustained a serious sports-related injury to your hand or wrist.
As always, if you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call (256) 539-2728 or request an appointment online today!
Congratulations to Vivian Grace Willett from Hazel Green High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!
Vivian Grace Willett
Hazel Green High School
Soccer / Competition Cheer & Dance
3.85 GPA
-Varsity Soccer Member & Team Captain / Varsity Letterman – Dance, Soccer & Cheer / UCA All-American Cheerleader
-Girls State Representative (Choir) / National Honors Society / Principal’s Advisory Board / Honor Choir Member / Class Secretary
-HS Student Ambassador / Volunteer Soccer Coach / S.P.A.R.K.S. Program Mentor / Church Student Assistant & Volunteer
