Sports Injuries
By: Sanjuktha Pendyala
What are they?
Different kinds of injuries that affect the bones or muscle while playing sports, such as football, soccer, baseball and etc.
Top 10 Worst Sports Injuries
5 Most Common Sport Injuries
1. Strains and Sprains
A sprain occurs when a ligament tears or overstretches. A sprain is most common in wrists, ankles, or knees. A strain is also known as a pulled muscle, and occurs when the fibers within a muscle or tendon stretch too far or tear.
2. Knee
Severe knee injuries can involve damage or bruising to cartilage or ligaments. The four major ligaments in the knee that are commonly injured are the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL).
3. Shin Splints
Shin splints are common with runners and especially when the runner runs on hard surfaces. Failing to warm up or stretch, improper running techniques, running in shoes that lack proper support, or having flat feet can contribute to shin splints.
4. Fractures
Commonly referred to as a broken bone, fractures are a fairly common sports injury caused by a one-time injury to the bone, acute fracture. Repeated stress on a bone over time is called a stress fracture.
5. Dislocation
These occur when force pushes the bones in a joint out of alignment. Contact sports such as football or an activity such as excessive stretching or falling or freak accidents can cause dislocations.
5 Steps To Prevent Injuries
- Wear protective gear, such as helmets, protective pads, and other gear.
- Warm up and cool down.
- Know the rules of the game.
- Watch out for others.
- Don't play when you're injured.
How to prevent sports injuries