Common Sports Injuries and Prevention

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Bone fracture

ACL tear

Concussion

Hamstring Strain

Ankle sprain

Groin Strain

Causes: Abnormal twisting of foot

Ligament (tough fibers that hold joints together) tears, typical on outside

Symptom: Intense joint pain, swelling

Solution: Elevate foot, ice foot, stay off foot

Cause: Sudden impact to head; acceleration/deceleration but no impact

Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, disorientation, nausea

Damage: Disrupts brain cell activity near impact area

Cause: Force or impact on bone (player hits you, fall awkwardly)

Symptom: Crack or break bone, compound fracture (bone exits skin)

Bones heal after fracture

Fingers, toes: Doctors say, put in splint; don't use as much

Arms, legs, torso: Doctors say, get cast

Anterior cruciate ligament: one of four major knee ligaments

Causes: When pivot to turn, land from jump

Symptoms: Pain, swelling, instability in knee joint

Hamstring: group of muscles back of thigh

Causes: Sprinting, large velocity movements

Symptoms: sharp pain while exercise, can't contract or extend leg, swelling and bruising of upper leg

Tear in adductors (muscles in inner thigh)

Causes: Overstretch muscle

Symptom: Limited range of motion, pain, swelling, brusing

Guidelines prevent injuries during physical activity

Proper Fitness

Fitness level matches activities

Sport will not get you in shape

Cross-train with different activities

Follow Rules

Rules keep everyone on same page

Help protect participants

Follow instruction of coaches

Never purposefully attempt to injure another player or official

Protective Equipment

Wear properly

Use in practice and games

Keeps activities safe

Encourage others

Rest

Prevents overuse, fatigue, injuries

Muscles rest

Warm-Up

Muscles less likely to be injured

Joints warned up through stretch

Keep muscles and joints loose

Listen to Body

Objectives

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Risky movements

Incorrect technique

Strains, ligament and tendon damage

Common in swimming or racquet sports that repeat movemtsn

Often noticed pain appears

Easily go undetected

Overexertion

Increased intensity

Muscle fiber breakdown, released toxins

Push body too far vigorous exercise

Overuse

Improper equipment

Inflammation, tissue damage, muscle straign

Caused by repetitive motions

Impacts

Bone fractures, concussions

Kick soccer ball, hit ball with bat (injure wrist)

Contact sports

Jumping and landing

Ligaments and tendon damage (knees, hips)

Strain and stress on joints

Popular sports

Stopping and twisting

Ligament and tendon damage.

Stress and strain on joints from sudden movements

Fast-paced sports