Top 5 common sports injuries

 

If you participate in sports, you are aware of the advantages of exercising while doing something you enjoy. Sports, on the other hand, may endanger your health. Consulting a sports injury surgeon in Gurgaon in case of some injuries is necessary part of the process.

Each year, millions of people are unable to participate in sports due to injury. While it is impossible to avoid all of these injuries, there are steps you may do to reduce your risk. Stretching before and after a sport can help to prevent injuries caused by straining and overuse. Also, pay attention to your body's signals that it requires rest.

Have a look at top 5 common sports injuries:

1.       Bones have been broken.

An abrupt force is applied to a bone, resulting in a shattered bone. A shattered bone is another name for this. This is something that can happen in nearly any sport. Sudden pain, swelling, numbness, and sensitivity in the area are all symptoms. You may notice that the afflicted region does not appear to be normal and that you are unable to move it. These are serious injuries.

2.       Jumper’s knee.

 

Patellar tendinitis is another name for this condition. Jumper's knee occurs when the tissue connecting your thigh muscles and kneecap to your shin bone is injured (or inflamed). Sports that require a lot of jumping are a common cause of this injury. Basketball and volleyball are two examples. Jumper's knee is also more common in those who are overweight or who participate in sports on a hard surface. Knee pain, generally immediately below the kneecap, is one of the symptoms. When jumping, kneeling, or ascending stairs, you may notice knee weakness or stiffness. Acute and chronic injuries are both possible.

3.       Injury to the rotator calf muscles

 

The rotator cuff is a band of tissue that runs around the inside of your shoulder. It keeps your shoulder steady while allowing it to move. When the same activities are done several times, such as in swimming, tennis, or baseball, injuries to this area are prevalent. Swelling in the shoulder, pain when lifting your arm, and pain when reaching behind your back are all symptoms. This is a long-term injury.

4.       Tennis elbow

 

Tennis elbow is a very common sports injury. This is a painful condition that develops as a result of overuse of the elbow. Tennis and golf players are the most likely to be affected. On the outside of your elbow, it produces discomfort. Inflammation of the tendons causes the pain. Other signs and symptoms include weakness, particularly when grasping objects. Chronic injuries are possible and hence you must consult a sports injurysurgeon in case symptoms show up.

5.       Splinting of shin bone

 

The shin is the front of your lower leg, just below the knee. Shin splints are caused by inflammation of the tendons and muscles surrounding your shin. Basketball players and runners are frequently affected by this injury. Shin splints cause discomfort in the front of the lower leg when you're performing sports. Rest usually relieves the discomfort. These are serious injuries.

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