Involvement in sports in any form (basketball, football, athletics, tennis, weights, etc.) apart from the benefits it has on the body and the physical condition of the practitioner, unfortunately carries several risks of injury.
Sprains, muscle strains and injuries to ankles, shoulders, back and elbows are the most common sports injuries, which if not treated properly can become chronic.
What are the most common types of sports injuries?
Five are the most common sports injuries:
Contusion
A strain of a muscle or tendon is caused if a muscle is overstretched or used. This can result in the swelling or tearing (rupture) of a number of muscle fibres, as in the case of a ruptured tendon. It can be painful and make it difficult to move or walk. It usually takes one to six weeks for a strain to heal.
Bruises
A direct blow to muscle tissue can cause bruising or cuts, as in the case of a hematoma in the quadriceps.
Tendinitis
(tendon inflammation) can be caused by overuse of a tendon. It is often due to poor equipment or preparation, as in the case of epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
Dislocation
occurs when a joint is injured and one or more bones are displaced from their normal position, as in the case of a dislocated finger or a dislocated shoulder blade.
Sprain
is an injury to a ligament and is caused by a sudden hyperextension, as in the case of a sprained ankle. It can be painful and make it difficult to move or walk.
How should a serious injury be treated?
Physiotherapy
(Physical Therapy) is a therapeutic approach based on natural means (movement, light, water, electricity,etc.) used by a qualified health professional qualified Physical Therapist for therapeutic purposes. Physiotherapy is applicable to patients of all medical specialties.
Rehabilitation
It is the process followed to help the individual to develop his or her maximum physical, mental, social, occupational and cultural potential
Rehabilitation
Well, or commonly called relaxation, is the necessary progressive physical and psychological recovery, through restful movement-movements and stretching exercises after the end of the main training session or after any injury.
