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Most Common Sport Injuries
College, Professional, or Recreational AthletesAndrew Garzia
7 Most Common Sports Injuryo Ankle Sprain
o Groin Pullo Hamstring Straino Shin Splintso ACL Tear
o Patellofemoral Syndrome
o Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Ankle Sprain
Most common ankle injuryInjured in and inverted and
plantar flexed position◦Ankle is turned in and toes are
pointed down
Treatment for an Ankle SprainUsually self-treatablePractice PRICE
ProtectionRestIceCompressionElevation
Groin Pull
Over-stretched or torn adductor muscles◦ Adductor muscle brings leg towards the body
• Common in athletes with excessive jumping and running
Often appears in soccer and
hockey players
This is adduction
Symptoms and Severity
• Symptoms include:o Pain when raising kneeo Pain when bringing legs together
• Severity is divided into 3 degreeso 1st Degree: Mild pain, little loss of movemento 2nd Degree: Moderate pain, some tissue damageo 3rd Degree: Severe pain, complete tear of the muscle
Treatment for a Pulled Groin• Practice PRICE
ProtectionRestIceCompressionElevation
• Take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs)
• If seeking further assistance, doctor may help prescribe stretches
Seated groin stretches are
crucial for groin recovery
Hamstring Strain
Causeso Failure to warm up/stretch before exercise
Very common, very painfulo Every athlete is susceptible to hamstring strains
o Quadriceps are much stronger than hamstringso Teenager going through a growth spurt
If severe enough, a hamstring strain may
require surgery
SymptomsPossible Symptoms
o Bruisingo Tenderness
o Pain in back thigh or near glutes during walking or straightening of leg
Contusion is a sign of a possible torn hamstring
TreatmentPractice PRICEo Take an anti-inflammatory or NSAID, such as
Advilo Hamstring Stretcheso If recommended by a doctor, perform hamstring
exercises
Shin SplintsMedically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
o An aching pain when shins throb after running
o Common for runners, and even dancers
Small stress fractures in the tibia (shin bone)
Symptoms
Muscle swelling
Stress Fractures
Overpronation of the foot
Treatments
RestIceDo range-of-motionPhysical Therapy
ACL Tear
One of the most common knee injuries• Based on the severity of the tear, it can be labeled as
an ACL Sprain grade 2 or 3• 2 = Partial Tear• 3 = Complete Tear
• With a tear, surgery is needed for full function of the knee to be regained
Symptoms and Causation
80% of ACL tears are non-contact occurrences• Changing direction rapidly• Stopping suddenly• Slowing down running• Landing a jump incorrectly
Signs to look for are:• Pain with swelling• Loss of full ROM• Discomfort while walking
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Syndrome where pain is caused by softening, roughening, or wear of cartilage under the kneecap
Cause and Symptoms
Patellofemoral Syndrome can be caused by:• Overuse• Excess Weight• Injury• Knee not properly aligned
Signs towards PS may include:• Pain in squatting, jumping, using stairs• Knee buckling• Popping or grinding sensation
TreatmentThere are multiple ways to treat PS• Avoid activities to worsen symptoms• Squatting, kneeling, sitting for excessive time
• PRICE• NSAID medication• Ice and rest• Tape or a knee brace
• Physical Therapy• Exercises that stretch and increase flexibility at
the knee
Lateral Epicondylitis More commonly known as tennis elbow• Caused by overuse of arm, forearm, and hand
muscles• Abrupt or subtle injury to tendons/muscle near
the later epicondyle• Most common in dominant arm• Affects 1-3% of the population• Affects men more than women
Symptoms and Treatment
• Pain slowly increasing around outside of elbow• Pain when shaking hands or squeezing• Pain worsens with stabilization/use with force of
the wrist• Ex. Opening a jar or using a toothbrush
Treatment includes, but not limited to:• PRICE• Proper technique and use in sports• Avoid tight grip and overuse of wrist
References
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00549http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/groin-pullhttp://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/hamstring-strainhttp://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/shin-splints http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/tennis-elbow?
page=2
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/tc/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-topic-overview
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/tennis-elbow?page=2