Playing sports not only keeps us fit but is also associated with several injuries that generally affect our musculoskeletal system. In other words, we could say that athletes are always at the risk of getting injuries, especially when they ignore warm-up and proper playing technique. Sometimes, the injury is severe enough to require surgery for treatment. In this post, we will be discussing some of the common sports injuries along with their causes.
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What Are the Common Sports Injuries?
Fractures
Athletes are highly prone to fractures and they could occur due to high-intensity impact or falling on the ground. Different types of sports may cause fractures due to different causes. If the fracture is severe, Orthopedic Implants may be required for the treatment.
Stress fractures are more common in athletes and they tend to develop over time. These are overuse injuries that occur slowly and in the initial stages, no symptoms are experienced. Hence, these fractures are hard difficult to diagnose. Rest and immobilization can help fix the condition whereas medicines can curb pain and inflammation.
Sprains and Strains
Overstretching and tearing of muscles and ligaments can lead to sprains and strains. Athletes are highly prone to these types of injuries as rigorous movements performed by them result in muscle or ligament tears.
One of the common types of strains experienced by sportspeople is hip flexor strain where the muscles present on the upper thigh get injured. This makes it difficult for the person to move his/her affected leg. Rest and icing can help improve the condition whereas pain can be improved by medication.
Dislocations
A sudden change in direction while running or an impact with a fellow player could result in dislocations. This is a condition where the entire bone moves out of its place causing intense pain and even swelling. Closed reduction can often fix the issue and medicines can improve pain and inflammation. But in certain cases, surgery is required for the treatment.
ACL Injury
The anterior cruciate ligament is present on the knee and helps provide stability. This ligament can tear as a result of a sudden change in the direction of a person while running. ACL tear can also occur when someone stops or slows his/her speed suddenly while running. This puts a lot of stress in very less time on the ligament and causes damage. Rest and application of ice can help improve the condition.
Patellofemoral Syndrome
This is also a type of knee injury that occurs due to a direct impact on the knee. This injury is characterized by damage to the knee joint and patella (kneecap). It is a painful condition that causes instability and makes it difficult for the person to move. Swelling and muscle weakness are two of the common symptoms of patellofemoral syndrome and the treatment requires rest and medication. In certain cases, the doctor may also suggest the application of a brace and physical therapy to improve the range of motion.
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