Trail running is full of challenges and stimuli, which has attracted many road runners to cross-country running. Regardless of the richness of the road runners' experience, one of the problems that must be faced when conducting cross-country races is accidental injuries, because there are many obstacles in cross-country racetracks and the road surface is rough and uneven.
Alena Nudar is a super marathon runner and co-founder of a super medical team. She has extensive experience in the treatment of injuries during off-road running. Nudar gave his opinion on the four types of injury that are common in cross-country races.
Mosquito bites
This is a very bad situation. After being bitten by a mosquito, the skin will have scars. This is a slight allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva, and it is very itchy.
The first step to healing a mosquito bite as quickly as possible is to avoid using your hands because the nails may scratch the skin and increase the likelihood of infection. Then use some of the Cain family's medicine to smear the bite, such as lidocaine, tetracaine, and benzocaine, which can effectively relieve pain and itchiness. Once the itching is controlled, apply some hydrocortisone again.
Bruising
When the capillaries in the skin break due to a collision, fall, etc., it is too late to take measures to prevent bruising. When a bruise occurs, some runners take natural remedies, such as applying a vitamin K lotion or arnica gel to promote healing. However, Nuarde said that no research has confirmed their effectiveness. "There is really no way to speed up the recovery of the bruises. You will notice that the color of bruises will gradually change over the course of a week and then slowly recover."
Cuts
If cuts occur during trail running, you should immediately press and hold the injured area to prevent blood from flowing out. When observing the wound, you should make a timely judgment: Is the wound deep enough to see the fatty tissue? Is there any prick or debris inside? Wounded blood is stopped? Do you feel dizzy? If you have these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.
If the cut is only on the surface of the skin, rinse it directly with water. "It is a good idea to wash directly with the wound. After washing, use a dry bandage to prevent the injured area from coming into contact with clothes, furniture, etc." Nudell said.
Scratch
The bushes next to the cross-country track often leave scratches on runners. Although not very serious, they also need to take timely measures. Take a bath at home and clean the scraped parts. They can heal themselves. Some runners use vitamin E oil to treat such wounds, but in fact there is currently no evidence that it works, but it may make the wound worse.
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