Common Sports Injuries Across Different Activities
Contact Sports Injuries
In contact sports like rugby, football, and boxing, certain injuries are particularly prevalent:
- Concussions and Head Injuries
- Result from direct impact to the head
- Can range from mild to severe
- Symptoms include dizziness, confusion, and headaches
Concussion protocols have become increasingly strict in professional sports to protect athletes from long-term damage.
- Joint Dislocations
- Commonly affect shoulders and fingers
- Often occur during tackles or falls
- Require immediate medical attention
Running and Track Sports
Common injuries in athletics and running sports include:
- Stress Fractures
- Tiny cracks in weight-bearing bones
- Usually affect lower legs and feet
- Caused by repetitive impact
Proper footwear and gradual training progression can help prevent stress fractures.
- Runner's Knee
- Pain around or behind the kneecap
- Caused by overuse and poor biomechanics
- More common in long-distance runners
Racquet Sports Injuries
Tennis, badminton, and squash players often experience:
- Tennis Elbow
- Inflammation of tendons in the forearm
- Caused by repetitive wrist and arm movements
- Can affect non-tennis players too
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Affects shoulder muscles and tendons
- Common in serving motions
- Can be acute or develop over time
