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Sports related injuries
Sports are physical activities, and where things get physical, there is potential for injury. Overuse and strain injuries are most common. An overuse injury results from excessive wear and tear on the body, especially in areas subject to repeated activity. Ankle, knee, shoulder and elbow joints are most prone to overuse injuries. A strain injury is where fibers in a muscle or tendon tear as a result of overstretching.
Many sports injuries can be avoided by suitable conditioning and sufficient warm-up and cool-down before and after. In this section, we look at some injuries pertinent to common sports. In all cases, physiotherapy can help.
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Athletics injuries
Athletic injury is common to all athletes and can happen at any time without warning, even up to few days afterwards. more »
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Aussie rules football injuries
Though players generally take good care of their bodies, aussie rules football is a high-impact, contact sport and despite the care, players will get injured. more »
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Basketball injuries
Basketball injuries can be nagging or even agonising, so getting the facts and seeking medical treatment is essential. more »
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Cricket injuries
It is common for certain injuries to occur in a game of cricket. Some others may be avoided by use of protective gear. more »
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Cycling injuries
Most cycling injuries are due to overuse of legs and knees. Back injuries are also common due to the prolonged riding position. more »
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Endurance sports injuries
Most endurance sports injuries are the direct result of pushing the body to its limits over a long period of time. more »
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Field hockey injuries
Field hockey is a tough sport requiring skill, fitness and quick changes in direction; hence it brings a high chance of impact injuries. more »
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Golf injuries
Repetitive injuries are common in golf, usually in soft tissues; but most can be avoided with proper conditioning and an improved swing. more »
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Martial arts injuries
Seasoned martial artists are more likely to sustain a catastrophic injury whereas amateurs are likely to suffer contusions, sprains and strains. more »
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Mountain biking injuries
The type of injuries depend on the type of mountain biking you do, with downhill biking having a higher incidence than biking on regular terrain. more »
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Netball injuries
Netball is a game that calls for fast movements, lots of jumping and quick changes in direction. As a result, injuries of the foot and knee are very common. more »
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Rowing injuries
The most common rowing injuries have been found to be those resulting from overuse or the repetitive nature of the sport. more »
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Rugby injuries
Rugby is a tough, fast-moving sport that incurs a number of injuries from tackling and scrummaging. Protective gear may help avoid some injuries, but others may be unavoidable. more »
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Running injuries
Running injuries can be frequent and disabling. Many injuries result from wearing improper footwear, overtraining and not warming-up or cooling down properly. more »
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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 common. more »
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Snowboarding injuries
Snowboarding injuries may run the gamut from contusions, concussions, fractures to spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. more »
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Soccer injuries
Soccer injuries cover a variety of complaints involving every part of the body. From trauma to the head to pain at the bottom of the heel, soccer players are prone to them all. more »
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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. more »
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Surfing injuries
Putting aside the requirement to be a strong swimmer, surfing can be hazardous especially if you are starting out or if you are not physically fit. more »
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Swimming injuries
Touted as a safe form of exercise, it may come as a surprise that injuries do occur among novices as well as competitive swimmers. more »
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Tennis injuries
Tennis players become injured while playing either from a sudden impact or from overuse of muscles and joints. more »
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Volleyball injuries
Volleyball is a game where quick busrts of motion are required. Hence injuries may result from a sudden force or impact, or from overuse. more »
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Weight training injuries
Weight training is a demanding activity that calls for concentration, commitment and overall health and fitness. Though it is not a high-impact sport, care is needed to avoid injuries. more »
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Wrestling injuries
Wrestling is a sport that carries a high rate of injuries, both for beginners and experienced wrestlers alike and are related to musculoskeletal strength, flexibility and skill. more »
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Yoga injuries
Though yoga is a mild, low-impact activity, injuries can result if it is performed incorrectly or performed by persons with certain musculoskeletal conditions. more »
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