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    Common Sports Injuries

    P.E 501 Applied Kinesiology

    Ankle Sprain
    refers to as the tearing of ligaments of the ankle,
    commonly in the lateral or outside part

    Symptoms
    Pain

    after a twisted ankle

    Swelling

    and Bleeding

    Bruising

    (Ecchymosis)

    Groin Pull/Injury
    a tear or rapture to any adductor muscles resulting in
    inner thigh pain

    Symptoms

    Sharp pain in the groin area, either in the


    belly of the muscle or higher

    Rapid swelling

    Bruising

    5 Groin Muscle/Adductor Muscle

    Pectineus

    Adductor Brevis

    Adductor Longus (short adductor - pelvis to thigh


    bone)

    Gracilis

    Adductor Magnus ( long adductor - pelvis to


    knee)

    Hamstring Strain
    known as pulled muscle excessive stretch or tear of
    muscle fiber and related tissues

    Symptoms

    Sudden and severe pain during exercises

    Snapping and popping feeling on the thigh

    Pain in thigh or lower buttocks while walking,


    straightening the leg or bending over

    Tenderness

    Bruising

    Shin Splints
    acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by
    prolonged running, typically on hard surfaces.

    Symptoms

    Dull ache in front of the lower leg

    Pains that develops during exercises

    Pain that can be constant

    Pain in the shinbone

    Pain in the inner part of the lower leg

    Knee Injury
    The common injuries to knees are fractures, dislocation,
    sprain, and ligament tear.

    Understanding Knee Pain

    Tennis Elbow (Epicondylitis)


    inflammation of the tendons of the elbow (epycondylitis)
    cause by overuse of the muscle in the forearm

    Symptoms

    Increasing pain in the around outside the elbow

    Worse pain when shaking hands or squeezing


    objects

    Worse pain when moving the wrist with force

    Prevention and Treatment of Common Injuries

    Always start with a gentle warm-up exercise before jumping to the


    activity proper.

    Stretch before the actual activity.

    Practice Pre-Participation Training lightly work on relevant muscle


    group in a week before the activity.

    STOP when your are fatigued. Dont push yourself to the limit to
    convince that you are fit.

    Always practice cool-down stretching at the end of the activity,


    workout or training to relax the muscle and go back to its form.

    Stay fit and be healthy through proper workout regimen.

    Common Deformities in Human

    Genetic/mutation

    Complication at birth

    Growth in hormone disorders

    Surgery due to severe injuries

    Chronic Paresis or paralysis or muscle


    imbalance

    Scoliosis
    Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

    Lordosis
    Excessive inward curvature of the spine

    Kyphosis
    Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back

    Lower Back Pain


    caused by a problem in spinal muscle, nerves, bones, disc or tendons

    Genu Varum (Bow Legged)


    physical deformity caused by the outward bowing of the lower leg in
    relation to the thigh, giving the appearance of an archers bow

    Genu Valgum (Knock Knees)

    abnormal curvature of the lower legs, resulting for a large gap between th
    feet and ankles when the knees are touching.

    Treatment for Common Deformities


    Occupational

    Therapy

    Physiotherapy
    Speech

    Therapy

    Medication/Vaccination

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