Sports Injuries

Sports injuries refers to a broad category of injuries in various parts of the body, which can be caused due to strenuous activities, such as sports. There are certain parts of the body that are more prone to damage from sports injuries. Below are the top 8 most common types of sports injuries. The top three categories (Runner's Knee, Shoulder Injury, and Ankle Sprain) comprise more than 80% of all sports injuries.

Prevention of Sports Injuries

One of the easiest, yet most important prevention technique for sport injuries is to choose the correct shoes and insoles, and keep replacing them regularly as they get worn out.

Running on a softer surface like an indoor track rather than the road or pavement can also prevent a number of injuries.

To prevent shoulder injuries, it is most important to strengthen your muscles through weight training before getting involved in active sports.

Always stretch properly before and after exervise, and do not work out when you are weak or fatigued.

Never resume your sports activities until your injury is fully healed. Restarting activiity too soon can lead to chronic issues.

Sports Injuries:

Beginning a weight training programme.
Do's and Dont's in Sport Injuries.
Guidelines for Parents of Children in Sports
Hamstring strain.
Prevention of Injury in Sports
Risks and Injuries in Bungee Jumping
Safe exercises for adults.

Sports Injuries:

Sprains , strains & other soft tissue injuries
Starting an exercise programme
Steroids don't work out
Stress fractures
Supplements
Swimming tips
Taking care of a Sports Injury
Tennis elbow