There’s nothing worse for an athlete than being forced to pause due to an injury.
Among all injuries, fractures are not always the worst. While a broken bone usually heals within 3 to 6 weeks, tendon and nerve injuries take much longer to recover.
Because these injuries don’t require a plaster cast, many athletes return to training too soon, which slows down the healing process.
One of the most serious types of injuries are nerve injuries. For example, when a nerve is overstretched (often happening during a shoulder dislocation) or when a nerve becomes detached, the affected muscles or muscle groups can remain paralyzed for a long time — sometimes even permanently.
Other common sports injuries include:
- Ruptures
- Inflammations
- Deformations
- Joint wear and tear
Injuries by Body Part
- Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis – pain in the foot sole
- Heel Bruise (Heel Contusion) – heel pain
- Sprained Ankle – ankle pain
- Navicular Stress Fracture – midfoot pain
- Achilles Tendonitis – pain in the Achilles tendon
- Shin Splints (Periostitis) – shin pain
- Jumper’s Knee – knee pain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury – knee pain
- Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome – knee pain
- Rectus Femoris Tendon Rupture – pain in the front of the hip
- Hip Bursitis – hip pain
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) – outer elbow pain
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury – shoulder pain
General Knowledge: Sports Injuries
- The Human Skeleton
- The Skeletal Muscle System
- First Aid for Sports Injuries
- Inflammations
- Muscle Contusions
- Traumatic Bone Fractures
- Stress Fractures
- Tendon and Muscle Injuries
- Joint Injuries
- Nerve Injuries
- Heat Stroke
- Osteoporosis
Advice: Preventing Sports Injuries
- Always warm up and stretch before every workout.
- Stop immediately if you feel pain.
- Whenever possible, train with a qualified instructor.
- Use mats and protective equipment.
- Avoid working out when hungry or right after a meal.
Related Topics
- Stretching
- Massage and Relaxation Techniques
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