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Identifying sports injuries with the help of preventive healthcare

Sports, Injury, Preventive Healthcare

Sports  injuries: Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities or exercising.
Some common sports injuries under preventive healthcare system are:

1. Strains and sprains

Sprains are injuries to ligaments that connect the bones in a joint. Suddenly stretching ligaments past their limits tears them. Strains are injuries to muscle fibers or tendons, which joins muscles to bones. Overstretching or overusing a muscle causes tears in the muscle fibers or tendons. Ankle pain is very common for the sports person. It occurs when the foot turns inward. This turning stretches or tears the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. You need to exercise to prevent loss of flexibility and strength and re-injury. 

2. Groin pull

Pushing off in a side-to-side motion causes strain of the inner thigh muscles or groin. Sports that causes groin pull are-Hockey, soccer, football, and baseball. Compression, ice, and rest will heal most groin injuries. Returning to activity too quickly can create a long-term problem.

Pushing off in a side-to-side motion causes strain of the inner thigh muscles or groin.

3. Hamstring strain

Three muscles in the back of the thigh form the hamstring. Under preventive healthcare system, the hamstring can be over-stretched by movements such as hurdling, kicking the leg out sharply when running, falling forward while waterskiing etc. are causes of a hamstring strain. Hamstring injuries are slow to heal because of the constant stress applied to the injured tissue.  

4. Shin splints

 Pains down in the front of the lower legs are called shin splints. They are most often brought on by running especially when starting a more strenuous training program like long runs on paved roads. Rest, ice, and pain medicine are the products used for treatment. It is an actual stress fracture, a small break in the shin bone and you should consult a doctor if pain persists.

5. Knee injury: ACL tear

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) holds the leg bone to the knee. Sudden cuts or getting hit from the side can strain or tear the ACL. It is the most severe sports injury. A completely torn ACL will usually require surgery for those who wish to remain physically active.

6. Knee injury: Patellofemoral syndrome

It results from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone which can damage the tissue under the kneecap. Running, volleyball and basketball commonly cause this injury. One knee or both can be affected. It can take up to six weeks to clear up. Under preventive healthcare system it’s important to continue low-impact exercise during this time. 

It results from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone which can damage the tissue under the kneecap. One knee or both can be affected.

7. Tennis elbow

Repetitive use of the elbow during golf or tennis swings can irritate or make tiny tears in the elbow’s tendons. It is most common in 30- to 60-year-olds and usually involves the outside of the elbow. It can usually be cleared up by staying off the tennis court or golf course until the pain improves.   

Treatment:

It’s important to know that swelling is normal in these injuries. Excessive swelling, though, can reduce the range of motion and interfere with healing.

Sprains are injuries to ligaments that connect the bones in a joint.

You can limit swelling and start healing faster after common sports injuries by:

1.  For more severe injuries, protect the injured area with a splint or pad.
2. Restricting activity will prevent worsening of the injury.
3. Apply ice immediately after a common sports injury. Ice is the miracle drug for sports injuries. It’s an anti-inflammatory, without any side effects. Don’t use heat because it encourages swelling and heat.
4. Compression with an elastic bandage will help reduce swelling.
5. Elevating the injured area above the heart will also reduce swelling.


Pain relievers usually relieve the pain of common sports injuries to a tolerable level but if they don’t you should see a doctor.
If there is any deformity in the joint or bone or it moves abnormally, you cannot bear weight, excessive swelling, change in skin color beyond mild bruising or if it is not getting better even after a few days or after therapy, you should visit the doctor immediately before it’s too late to get cured.

We truly hope you found this article informative. If you have any queries or suggestions then please reach out to us by dropping a message in the comment box below. Also to know more, you can always visit our website www.aanyawellness.com or book a preventive healthcare consultation session to get personalized and preventive healthcare solutions to your problems.

  1. What is the standard treatment for an acute injury?

    For many of these injuries, treatment may include rest, ice, compression and elevation – also known as RICE. 

  2. What do you think the importance of treating the sports injuries?

    Sports require heavy exertion, rapid changes in direction, and physical endurance. While those are all admirable feats, they can also lead to serious injuries that can have long-lasting repercussions if not properly treated.

  3. What is first aid treatment in physical activity?

    Rest: Rest the injured part until it's less painful. Ice: Wrap an icepack or cold compress in a towel and place over the injured part immediately. 

  4. What do you mean by prevention of sports injuries?

    Sport injury prevention programs can reduce the number of injuries as well as the severity and extent of injuries. The three areas where injury prevention in sport is focused on is: training strategies. modification of sport rules and changes in policies. equipment recommendations.

  5. What is the most common injuries in sports?

    A sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament near a joint, such as a knee, ankle, or wrist. 

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