Most Common Sports Injuries | Dr. Ashwini Gaurav

If you play sports, you understand the benefits of getting exercise while doing something you enjoy. Participating in one or more sports is a necessary part of a healthy, energetic lifestyle, good for the heart and respiration, good for building and upholding muscular strength, etc. But sports may be putting you at risk. Whether you play sports professionally or for enjoyment, everyone is at risk of getting an injury. Sports injuries are common and can happen throughout your body to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other structures.

It’s important to know about some of the most common sports injuries, so you can detect if something is wrong while you are on the ground. Here are some sports Injuries explained by Dr. Ashwini Gaurav, He is known for the Best ACL Reconstruction in Patna. Here are the some common sports injuries: 

• Strains: Strains are the most common of all sports-related injuries. Because we use so multiple muscles and tendons when we exercise or play. In sports, strains are most likely to happen when you are running, jumping, or lifting. These moving parts are all susceptible to stretching farther than they should or moving in paths they shouldn’t move, leaving them damaged, torn, and in pain. Most strains are nominal and recover naturally with rest. The best way to lower the risk of strained muscles and tendons is to warm up and stretch before going into strenuous activity.
• Tennis elbow: Tennis elbow is a straining of the ligaments in the elbow due to overuse and repetitive movement. Tennis players and golfers are likely to get tennis elbows. It causes pain on the outside of the elbow. This pain is induced by inflammation in the tendons. The best way to cure tennis elbow is to take rest initially after injury. Ice and an anti-inflammatory medicine may also help speed up your recovery process.
• Knee injuries: The knee is a very complicated joint, and it endures a lot of impacts during most sports activities. About 55% of sports injuries occur in the knee. Tears of the ACL are quite a common knee injury. Knee injuries can be painful and debilitating, sometimes needing surgery to recover. Warm-ups stretches and good posture can decrease the risk of knee injuries.
• Fractures: Impact and contact sports often lead to fractures of the bones like arm, legs, feet, etc. which can be very painful, take weeks of immobilization to recover, and may sometimes require surgery. A bone fracture is caused by sudden force being applied to a bone. You can lower the risk by wearing the appropriate padding, warming up, working out to keep muscles healthy and flexible, and practicing good technique. These injuries are critical.
• ACL Tear: Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is responsible for attaching your thigh to your shinbone at your knee. Sudden actions like stopping and changing directions and landing with a hard impact can strain or tear your ACL. This injury can be serious and needs immediate medical treatment. Common symptoms of an ACL tear include a popping or cracking noise, swelling, and intense pain.
• Dislocations: Sometimes it’s hard to describe the difference between a fracture and a dislocation. A dislocation occurs when the ends of your bones move out of their usual position. These are common in contact sports, such as football, basketball, and soccer. Symptoms of dislocation include extreme pain, swelling, and not being able to move the part. These injuries are also acute.