Sports injuries are common and no one is immune from them.
Trauma can affect any part of the body - mainly bone, muscle, tendon, ligament and other structures.
A mild injury can be managed at home, however, in the case of an acute injury, it is necessary to assess the patient's condition by a doctor; Some clinical cases require physical therapy and even surgery.
The risk of a sports injury is high when:
- The person is not in proper shape;
- Does not wear according to physical activity, for example, does not wear a protective helmet, etc.;
- You exercise without warming up and after the exercise you don't relax, you don't cool down your muscles;
- You are engaged in contact sports;
- You are attracted to activities that include jumping, running, rapid changes in body position.
The most common sports injuries are:
- Bone fracture;
- Cartilage rupture/tear;
- Depths;
- Tendon tissue dystrophy;
- Tension.
Sports injuries have many causes, including:
- Accidents, such as a fall.
- Bad habits with exercise
- Shoes that don’t fit well or provide enough support.
- Sudden start to an exercise program or significant increase in physical activity that your body isn’t used to.
Common symptoms of a sports injury:
- Aches, pain or tenderness.
- Bruising.
- Deformity, such as a bone or joint looking out of place.
- Inability to bear weight on your hip, leg or foot.
- Skin that’s warm to the touch.
- Stiffness or weakness.
- Swelling.
- Trouble moving.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22093-sports-injuries
