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Sport Injuries (Sport) (Dangerous sports (Horse riding, Australian rules…
Sport Injuries (Sport)
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Violent sports
Bodily Injury
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Bone fractures
Dislocations
- Particularly of the hand, finger, foot and toe.
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Plantar fasciitis
- Bruising or overstretching of the plantar fascia ligament that runs along the sole of the foot.
Strains
Injury to muscle or tendon.
- For example, a muscle may tear from the rapid stop that occurs when you make contact with an opponent or object.
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Types
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Soft tissue injuries
Tears, sprains and contusions
Skin abrasions, lacerations and blisters
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Risk factors
Choice of sport
- Karate and kickboxing account for about half of all martial arts injuries in Victoria.
Poor technique
- Holding or moving the body incorrectly can put unnecessary strain on joints, muscles and ligaments.
Using excessive force
- Failing to pull a punch or kick can inflict injury on an opponent.
Inexperience
- Beginners are more likely to get hurt because their bodies are not used to the demands of the sport.
Overtraining
- Training too much and too often can lead to a wide range of overuse injuries.