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Intricate in design and function, the hand is an amazing work of anatomic engineering. Form follows function in the hand; therefore, any injury to the underlying structures of the hand carries the potential for serious handicap. To reduce this risk, even the smallest hand injuries require proper medical evaluation.Centre Punch- A common type of punch with a semi blunted end. This is typically used to mark a centre for drilling in a piece. By creating a small recess for the drill bit to rest in, the drill is assured a greater chance of staying on course. Furthermore, sport specific drills can be used to emphasise landing with a rigid front leg and leading with the pelvis before rotating the trunk when performing the RHSP. This will allow a larger braking force to be generated and increase the stretch shortening effect between the pelvis and trunk, resulting in an increase in RHSP force (Cabral et al., 2010; Cheraghi et al., 2014). Additional resources Anyone with a hand injury should consider calling a doctor or seeking medical attention. The potential for devastating injuries increases greatly when medical attention is delayed. Even the smallest cut or seemingly innocent hand injury could require advanced treatment to prevent infection or significant loss of function. Stanley, E., Thomson, E., Smith, G., & Lamb, K. L. (2018). An analysis of the three-dimensional kinetics and kinematics of maximal effort punches among amateur boxers. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 18(5), 835-854. Bites: The main complication of bite wounds is infection. To help prevent infection bites ( human bites or animal bites) require thorough cleansing and irrigation (washing out the wound). Puncture wounds (such as cat bites) and wounds where tissue is crushed (such as human bites and dog bites) are particularly likely to become infected. The risk of infection increases when these wounds are stitched closed, so most bite wounds need to be allowed to heal without stitches. The doctor may decide to loosely stitch large bite wounds. Most bite wounds require antibiotics and close follow-up to assure healing.

Drift Punch - Sometimes referred to as a pokey, this punching tool is often used for enlarging previously made holes. It can also be used for aligning holes prior to bolting. Turner, A. N., & Jeffreys, I. (2010). The stretch-shortening cycle: Proposed mechanisms and methods for enhancement. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 32(4), 87-99. Buddy taping is a procedure where the doctor tapes an injured finger to an adjacent finger to keep the injured finger from moving. The other finger becomes a splint. Tong-Iam, R., Rachanavy, P., & Lawsirirat, C. (2017). Kinematic and kinetic analysis of throwing a straight punch: the role of trunk rotation in delivering a powerful straight punch. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 17(4), 2538-2543.Home care for hand injuries initially involves proper first aid techniques. In most cases, serious hand injuries will require medical attention.