Understanding and Preventing Sports Injuries
Image Source: Total Orthocare Sports injuries, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Children are particularly at risk for these types of injuries, but adults can get them, too. You’re at risk for sports injuries if you haven’t been regularly active or don’t warm up properly before exercise or if you play contact sports. Different types of Sports Injuries : Different sports injuries produce different symptoms and complications. The most common types of sports injuries include: > Sprains: Overstretching or tearing the ligaments results in a sprain. Ligaments are pieces of tissue that connect two bones to one another in a joint. > Strains: Overstretching or tearing muscles or tendons results in a sprain. Tendons are thick, fibrous cords of tissue that connect bone to muscle. > Knee injuries: Any injury that interferes with how the knee joint moves could be a sports injury. It could range from an overstret...