THE 6 MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES

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THE 6 MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
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1. ANKLE SPRAIN OTHER SPRAINS

• Sprains are a risk during any type of sport. A
  sprain is an injury to a ligamentthe connective
  tissue between bonesthat could result from the
  stretching or tearing of the ligament. A strain
  is something a bit different, as it occurs when a
  muscle rather than a ligament is affected.

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2. KNEE INJURIES

• Knees are a crucial component of what helps your
  body move during physical activity, and nearly
  any type of sportfrom running to soccer to
  footballhas the potential to cause problems with
  the knees. A knees ligament can be affected, as
  can softer tissues within the knee. Therapy for
  sports injuries of the knee will all depend on
  the nature of your injury and the severity of
  your pain or discomfort.

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3. MUSCLE STRAINS

• When a muscle or a tendon is stretched too far or
  too suddenly, this is called a muscle strain or a
  pulled muscle. The muscle tissue can actually
  tear in more severe cases, which can be very
  painful. Muscle strains commonly occur in the
  hamstring or groin area, and can typically be
  preventing with warm-up training. Fortunately,
  many types of muscle strains heal on their own,
  but some require additional therapy for a full
  recovery.

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4. SHOULDER INJURIES

• The shoulder is the location of some of the most
  common injuries in sports, including tennis,
  baseball and golf. Shoulder injuries range from
  overuse to a torn rotator cuffa group of muscles
  that support your shoulder joint. Other shoulder
  injuries include a dislocated shoulder, a
  frozen shoulder which includes stiffness and
  discomfort in the joint, and even arthritis.

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5. SHIN SPLINTS

• Shin splits are when pain and inflammation occur
  in the shins, typically as the result of suddenly
  increasing your running distance or running on
  unforgiving surfaces such as concrete. Shin
  splits can be very uncomfortable and while most
  heal with home remedies and physical therapy
  exercises, getting a diagnosis is important. Some
  are the result of a more serious stress fracture.

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6. FRACTURES

• No one wants to hear they have a broken bone, but
  both stress and acute fractures happen during
  sports. Whats the difference?
• Stress fractures happen from improper stress on
  the joints, which could have a range of causes.
  They commonly happen when people suddenly change
  their exercise routine or activities, or when
  people dont use the proper equipment or
  technique to conduct a specific exercise.

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• Exercising too frequently and not allowing enough
  rest can also increase your risk for stress
  fractures, and people who have osteoporosis are
  particularly at risk. The most common areas to
  experience stress fractures are the bones in the
  lower legs and feet.
• Acute fractures happen from a specific, usually
  singular injury, and are sometimes referred to as
  complete or traumatic fractures. Whereas stress
  fractures are tiny cracks in the bone, acute
  fractures are an actual break that will need to
  be set to heal in most cases. These fractures are
  caused by a definite impact to the bone,
  resulting in an acute injury.