We provide Sports Injuries Therapy services
Sports injuries are common and can occur in both professional athletes and recreational players. They can range from minor injuries like bruises and strains to more severe injuries like fractures, ligament tears, or concussions. Here’s an overview of some of the most common sports injuries:
1. Sprains and Strains
- Sprains: Involve stretching or tearing of ligaments, the tissues that connect bones at joints. Common areas include the ankle, wrist, and knee.
- Strains: Involve stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons, the tissues that connect muscles to bones. Common areas include the hamstring, quadriceps, and calf muscles.
2. Fractures
- Fractures are broken bones, which can occur due to a direct blow or severe twisting force. Common sites for sports-related fractures include the arms, legs, and collarbone.
3. Dislocations
- Dislocations occur when bones are forced out of their normal position in a joint. Shoulders, fingers, and kneecaps are the most commonly dislocated joints.
4. Tennis elbow
- Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow. It results from overuse or repetitive stress on the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, a bony prominence on the outer elbow. Despite its name, tennis elbow can affect anyone who performs repetitive arm, elbow, or wrist movements—not just tennis players.
5. Knee Injuries
- Knee injuries are particularly common in sports. They can include sprains, strains, tears (like ACL tears), and patellar tendinitis (runner’s knee).