Sports Injury
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Exercise is essential to good health, but people often get hurt when participating in sports or other physical activities. A sports injury involves damage to part of your body due to sports, exercise, or athletic activities.
A sports injury can be acute (sudden) or chronic (develop over time).
Sports injuries can occur throughout your body to bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other structures. You can treat many minor injuries at home with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and over-the-counter pain medications. But some injuries require medical treatment, such as immobilization, physical therapy, and surgery.
What are the most
common sports injuries?
There are many types of sports injuries. Some of the most common are:
Broken bone: A broken bone (bone fracture) can happen when sudden force is applied to a bone.
Cartilage tear: Cartilage is a rigid but flexible shock absorber that covers and protects the ends of some bones. Cartilage injuries can occur in joints such as your knee and shoulder.
Concussion: A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to your head.
Dislocation: Dislocation occurs when the end of a bone moves out of its normal position in a joint. For example, if your shoulder pops out of its socket, it’s dislocated.
Tendinitis: Tendinitis occurs when your tissues that connect muscles to bones (tendons) become swollen and inflamed. Repetitive movements cause it over time. An example is a jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis).
Sprains: A sprain happens when a ligament stretches too much or tears. Ligaments connect bones and stabilize joints. These injuries can be mild or severe, common in your ankle, knee, and wrist.
Strains: A strain occurs when you overextend a muscle, and it stretches or tears. Examples include hamstring strain, back strain, and abdominal strain.
What causes
Sports Injuries?
Accidents, such as a fall.
Bad habits with exercise, such as not warming up or stretching enough.
Lack of safety equipment or gear that’s damaged or worn incorrectly.
Shoes that don’t fit well or provide enough support.
A sudden start to an exercise program or significant increase in physical activity your body isn’t used to.
What are the symptoms of a
sports injury?
The signs and symptoms of a sports injury depend on the type of injury. Common symptoms include:
Aches, pain, or tenderness.
Bruising.
Deformity, such as a bone or joint looking out of place.
Decreased range of motion.
Grinding, cracking, clicking, or popping noise.
Inability to bear weight on your hip, leg, or foot.
Skin that’s warm to the touch.
Stiffness or weakness.
Swelling.
Trouble moving a body part usually (for example, you can’t move it as far, or it locks up when you try to move).
Treatment for sports injuries
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. What you may think is a straightforward sprain may be a fractured bone. Always see your doctor if the pain persists after a couple of days.
Physiotherapy can help to rehabilitate the injured site and, depending on the injury, may include exercises to promote strength and flexibility. Returning to sport after injury depends on your doctor’s or physiotherapist’s assessment.
A previous injury is the most significant risk factor for soft tissue injury. While the injury heals, you can maintain your fitness by choosing forms of exercise that don’t involve that part of your body. Trying to play before the injury is appropriately healed will only cause further damage and delay recovery.
What can I expect if I have a sports injury?
The outlook after a sports injury varies, depending on the type and severity. Most sports injuries are minor and heal in a few days or weeks with rest and simple recovery strategies. Other injuries, such as broken bones and concussions, need medical intervention and can take several months to heal.
FAQ's
01
What is a sports injury?
Injuries during practice, training, or competition are called sports injuries. Muscle injury occurs due to a direct hit, with or without sports equipment. If the sportsperson takes appropriate steps, the chance of getting injuries can be reduced.
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What are serious sports injuries?
Sports Injuries with Lifelong Consequences
Sprain. A sprain happens due to stress on the ligaments or joints.
Hamstring strain.
Stress fractures.
ACL Injury.
Patella dislocation.
Meniscus tear.
Tennis elbow.
Shoulder dislocation.
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What causes sports injuries?
Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. Common injuries include bruises, sprains, strains, joint injuries, and nose bleeds.