Sports Injuries
Sports are physical activities, and when things get physical, there is potential for injury. Overuse and acute sprain and strain injuries are the most common. An overuse injury results from excessive wear and tear on the body, especially in areas subject to repeated activity. The major joints of the body such as ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist joints are the most prone to overuse injuries. A strain injury is where fibres in a muscle or tendon tear as a result of overstretching. A sprain injury involves the overstretching and tearing of ligaments. Many sports injuries can be avoided by suitable conditioning, sufficient warm up, wearing appropriate footwear and using correct techniques. At SK Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic, we will help repair all kinds of sports-related injuries. In this section, we look at some injuries pertinent to common sports. With nearly all sports-related injuries, physiotherapy can help
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ATHLETICS INJURIES
Athletic injuries are common and physiotherapists are trained to treat most athletic injuries to ensure a return to sport that is as quick and safe as possible with little chance of re-injury.
BASKETBALL INJURIES
Basketball injuries can be nagging long term, so getting the right physiotherapy and treatment and advice following injury is essential
CRICKET INJURIES
As a cricket player, avoiding injuries is something every player would like to possibly do. There are the most common injuries sustained by these players, along with the symptoms and physiotherapy treatments for each injury.
CYCLING INJURIES
After a cycling injury the pleasure of getting on a bike and enjoying the freedom of the ride can be overtaken by pain and discomfort.
ENDURANCE SPORTS INJURIES
Athletes who participate in endurance sports are subject to injuries different from those suffered by other athletes. Most of these endurance sports injuries are the direct result of pushing the body to its limits over a long period of time.
FIELD HOCKEY INJURIES
Field hockey is a tough sport requiring skill, fitness and the ability to make quick changes in direction. As a result, field hockey has a high percentage of soft tissue injuries.
GOLF INJURIES
Repetitive injuries are quite common in golf and usually occur in the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) of the lower back, shoulders, hands and wrists.
MARTIAL ARTS INJURIES
Martial arts in its different forms carry with the risk of injury, ranging from mild to severe. Seasoned martial arts performers stand a higher chance of sustaining a more serious injury due to the competitive nature of the sport.
MOUNTAIN BIKING INJURIES
Mountain biking is a fast, exciting sport that is gaining popularity. The type of injuries depend on the type of mountain biking you do, with downhill biking having a higher incidence of injury than biking on flat terrain.
ROWING INJURIES
The most common rowing injuries have been found to be those resulting from overuse arising from the repetitive nature of the sport.
RUGBY INJURIES
Rugby is a tough, fast-moving sport that incurs a number of injuries from tackling and scrummaging. Many rugby injuries can be avoided with the use of protective gear but others may be unavoidable.
RUNNING INJURIES
Because of the nature of the sport, running injuries can be frequent and sometimes frustratingly disabling for prolonged periods.
SKIING INJURIES
Skiing injuries are quite common, especially among occasional skiers. Most injuries occur as a result of falls; concussions, shoulder injuries and fractures being the most common.
SNOWBOARDING INJURIES
Snowboarding injuries are more common among novice boarders than professionals. Some reasons are improper balance, conditioning and not wearing proper gear.
SOCCER INJURIES
Soccer injuries cover a wide array of complaints and can involve every part of the body. From concussions to plantar fasciitis, soccer players are prone to them all.
SQUASH INJURIES
The game of squash is a high-impact, fast moving one that lends itself to a lot of injuries, some of which may be severe.
SURFING INJURIES
Surfing can be an exhilarating experience and in recent years it has become an increasingly popular water sport.
SWIMMING INJURIES
The main areas that are injured while swimming are the shoulders and the knees. However, muscle cramps also occur as well as injuries of the back and neck.
TENNIS INJURIES
The game of tennis is one that requires endurance, flexibility and good overall fitness. Many people become injured while playing tennis either from a sudden impact or from overuse of muscles and joints.
VOLLEYBALL INJURIES
Volleyball injuries fall into two categories: traumatic or overuse. Traumatic injuries may result from a sudden force or impact and overuse injuries result due to repetitive movements over a length of time.
WEIGHT TRAINING INJURIES
Weight training is a demanding activity that calls for concentration, commitment and overall health and fitness.
WRESTLING INJURIES
The largest percentage of wrestling injuries occurs during take down, with sparring being the second most common cause of injuries.
YOGA INJURIES
Yoga is a mild, low-impact activity, therefore it is surprising that yoga injuries can occur, but they do. Like any form of exercise, if it is performed incorrectly or performed by persons with certain musculoskeletal conditions.