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COMMON SPORTS

INJURIES AND IT'S

PREVENTION
KNOW THE BASICS
SPRAIN – a stretched or torn
STRAIN – a stretched or torn

ligament. muscle or tendon.


OVERUSE INJURIES are sustained from

ACUTE INJURIES: repeated action when the body does not

Acute injuries result


have time to heal. DON’T IGNORE THESE

from sudden trauma,


SIGNS:
such as a collision or
Pain that increases with Activity
fall Swelling
Decreased range of motion

TREAT WITH RICE:

R I C E
RICE ICE COMPRESS ELEVATE

COMPLICATIONS Ankle Sprains, Concussions


early late Knee Injuries & Shoulder Injuries
shock, fat embolism,

delayed union and

compartment

nonunion, avascular
Pitcher’s Elbow, Rotator Cuff

syndrome, deep vein

necrosis of bone,
Injuries & Hamstring Again
thrombosis,

reaction to internal

thromboembolism

fixation devices,

(pulmonary embolism),
Ankle Sprains, Knee Sprains,

complex regional pain

disseminated
Muscle Strains in Hamstring,

syndrome, and

intravascular

heterotrophic
Groin and Quadriceps & Shin

coagulopathy, and

ossification Splints
infection.
COMMON INJURIES IN YOUR
Ankle Sprains
SPORT Runner’s Knee
Shin Splints
Achilles’ Tendinitis
ACL Sprains
Achilles Tendinitis, Knee

Shoulder Injuries
Sprains, Concussions, Muscle

Wrist sprains Ankle Sprains


Strains in Hamstrings and Groin
Knee Injuries

Ankle Sprains, Finger

Fractures,

Rotator Cuff Injuries


Dislocations, Sprains

Elbow Tendinitis and Strains, Patellar

Rotator Cuff Injuries


Calf Strains Tendinitis, Rotator

Biceps Tendinitis
Cuff Tendinitis
Knee Sprain or Strain

HOW TO PREVENT
Make sure playing fields and

SPORTS INJURIES: environments are safe and

well-maintained.
Get a preseason physical

and follow your doctor’s


Practice safe techniques for

your sport. For example, football

recommendations.
players should not lead with the

helmet when tackling.


Warm up before each practice
Increase training gradually over time and

or game. cross-train to strengthen different muscle

groups.
Seek timely medical care

for an injury. Don’t “play

Wear protective gear that fits


through the pain.” This

well and use equipment


may make an injury

appropriate for your sports. worse.

ONRUBIA, MARIA ANA S. References: Pinterest.com

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