SPORTS INJURIES
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Sports injuries occur due to overuse, exertion or the application of greater force to a particular body part. Some common injuries include strains, sprains, bruises, nosebleeds, dental damage or joint injury. It is important to consult a doctor, as leaving such injuries untreated can have far more severe effects than expected.
When to see a Sports Injuries Specialist?
The occurrence of sports injuries is common in players; not every ache and pain demands a visit to the consultant. However, if you have experienced a severe injury, fracture, or other symptoms which are not improving with rest and worsening despite your efforts, then specialist intervention is required to prevent further complications.
Signs that you should be seen by a specialist include:
- Limited mobility of a joint
- Deformity on the injured part
- Bleeding or infection
- Inability to balance or walk
- Difficult in lifting
- Swelling and persisting soreness
- Fever and chills
- Unable to bear weight
- Loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness
Treatment for sports injuries
The treatment recommended for sports injuries depends on the type, location, and severity of the injury. Immediate first-aid methods can curb major complications but it is required to see a specialist if the pain or swelling persists after a couple of days. You may not realize but a simple sprain could be a fractured bone and if neglected, it might require surgery to repair the damage.
When it comes to sports injuries, physiotherapy can help to rehabilitate the injured area, which includes specific exercises to promote strength, mobility, and flexibility. You may return to sport after a few weeks of physiotherapy sessions, but only under therapist supervision.
It is important to understand that returning to sports before the injury is properly healed can lead to major damage and delay recovery. Generally, people take soft tissue injuries for granted but it requires proper rest and treatment to heal, otherwise, it may result in repetitive injuries causing bigger trouble in the future. Even after the injury heals, you should maintain your fitness and practice exercise. Avoid engaging that particular part of your body for a while, if possible.
When does Sports injury rehabilitation work?
Generally, sports injuries can be treated with physical therapy, rest, and pain-relieving medications. Some of the conditions that benefit immensely from rehabilitation procedures are;
- Strains
- Sprains
- Acute sports injuries
- Muscle, tendon, and ligament repairs
- Tendonitis
- Hand injuries
- Shoulder dislocation
- Foot or ankle dysfunction
- Surgery rehab
A person engaged in sports activities can experience several minor to severe injuries throughout the entire career. However, the rehabilitation is recommended to people who have been treated or suffered from previous chronic sports injuries, which may include:
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus tears
- Acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries
- Severe Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Rotator cuff repair
- Post-operative injuries
Remember, prompt treatment and the right care helps in speedy recovery.
References –
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007208.htm
- https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_acl-surgery.asp
- https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/acl-reconstruction-animation/
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