Presentation
First, the core constructs of the definition of a sports injury are described, as presented by the interviewees. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
We fill out a form that we submit to NADA and the athlete receives a copy, which he can present when he is asked to undergo a doping test. [healthcare-in-europe.com]
The primary infection normally occurs in children and presents as reddened vesicles and erosions on the mucosa, palate, tongue, and lips [9]. [physio-pedia.com]
Since this is a brief, narrative review covering different topical aspects, the readers should be cautioned that the literature referred to be not selected based on a systematic search strategy and may present some degree of bias. [germanjournalsportsmedicine.com]
Entire Body System
- Weakness
Swollen muscles may also be painful and weak. Achilles tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon is a thin, powerful tendon at the back of your ankle. During sports, this tendon can break or rupture. [healthline.com]
It is important first aid for acute (sudden onset) sports injuries as well as being beneficial for long… Sports Taping Sports taping techniques are used to support weak or injured joints. [sportsinjuryclinic.net]
Hip flexors can be weak in individuals who sit a great deal at work or can become weak and stiff in individuals who have poor sitting posture. [unitypoint.org]
You may experience weakness or stiffness in the knee while jumping, kneeling, or climbing stairs. These injuries can be both acute or chronic. Little League elbow. This is also known as Little Leaguer’s elbow. [familydoctor.org]
Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. Stress fractures often happen in the foot or leg after training for gymnastics, running, and other sports. [hopkinsmedicine.org]
- Fatigue
Learn to recognize when the body is fatigued. Muscles that are fatigued lack the protective mechanisms in the body and increases risk for injuries. Rest and take a break. Use this break time to get some much needed hydration. [bowenhefleyortho.com]
Overview Previous injury, fatigue or poor movement skills are just some of the factors that can contribute to an injury. [classcentral.com]
Causes Mostly lack of proper preparation (warm-up, stretching, etc.), exposure to intense stress and strain (local fatigue), muscle imbalances, improper training structure or mineral loss through excessive sweating can cause a localized, painful increase [klinik-am-ring.de]
[…] ultrasound therapy; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; electromagnetic therapy; physiotherapy, exercise and massage; flowtron therapy; vibrotherapy and complementary approaches to promote healing and repair, boost energy and performance and minimise stress and fatigue [ramsni.com]
The person might have systemic symptoms as well, including fatigue, chills, sweating, and muscle aches. [physio-pedia.com]
- Disability
Meet our therapists and staff A Personal Wellness Plan Tailored for You Your physical therapist will examine you and develop a plan of care using a variety of treatment techniques that help you move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability [medfordsportsinjury.com]
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[…] the tissues Head and face injuries in sport Cervical, thoracic and abdominal injuries in sport Back and spine injuries in sport Outdoor activities during extreme conditions Sports injuries of the lower and upper extremities Injuries in sport for the disabled [crcpress.com]
Just nipping to the local Tesco made me realise how hard life is for disabled people – even everyday activities us able-bodied people take for granted are so incredibly difficult.’ [metro.co.uk]
Timpka 2 has applied the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) 34, 35 developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to operationalize a sports injury accordingly. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
- Severe Pain
They may result in sudden and severe pain, the inability to bear weight on a limb, or inability to move the affected part of the body. Chronic injuries usually result from overuse of one area of the body over a period of time. [medicinenet.com]
For more severe pain and inflammation, doctors may prescribe one of several dozen NSAIDs available in prescription strength. [ramsni.com]
Most of them provide relief from pain and swelling. If your sports injury looks or feels severe, make an appointment to see your doctor. [healthline.com]
- Nightmare
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Some athletes suffer from strong psychological symptoms post injury including: Panic attacks Nightmares or flashbacks of the injury Avoiding people or places associated with the injury. [ertheo.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Common concussion symptoms can include: Headache Confusion Dizziness Nausea and/or vomiting Slurred speech Sensitivity to light Delayed response to questions “Athletes diagnosed with a concussion should never return to their sport without being medically [unitypoint.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Knee Pain
MORE 09/5/2019 Patellofemoral pain: sorted! Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one in six adults with complaints of knee pain(1). What causes PFP remains equivocal. Multiple factors are thought to contribute to anterior knee pain. [sportsinjurybulletin.com]
Arthritic Knee (Osteoarthritis) Our goal is to improve your knee function and activity levels by providing you with ways to reduce knee pain, improve knee range of movement and a program of “pain-free” strengthening and stability exercises. [peregianspringsphysio.com]
Osteochondritis dissecans Knee pain and swelling. This condition can also cause elbow pain similar to Little Leaguers’ elbow. A piece of the cartilage in the knee joint that separates from the joint surface. [ertheo.com]
Symptoms include swelling in your shoulder, pain when you lift your arm, and pain when you try to reach behind your back. This injury is chronic. Runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is another repetitive-motion injury. [familydoctor.org]
- Shoulder Pain
Hip pain Shoulder pain Mobility issues Call 219-465-1140 to schedule your appointment today [regionalsportandspine.com]
Symptoms are pain of the inside elbow, especially when throwing. The pain gets worse with each consecutive throw. This injury is chronic. Rotator cuff injuries. Your rotator cuff is an area inside your shoulder. [familydoctor.org]
Little Leaguers’ elbow or shoulder Pain in the elbow or shoulder area, especially after activity Repetitive overhead throwing maneuvers that cause damage and inflammation to the growth plates of the bones in the arm (or as a result of a fracture). [ertheo.com]
- Heel Pain
Sever’s disease Heel pain with limping, especially after running activities Repetitive running or jumping activities causes the Achilles tendon to pull on the heel bone. [ertheo.com]
Eyes
- Foreign Body Sensation
Sudden decrease in or loss of vision Loss of field of vision Pain on movement of the eye Photophobia Diplopia Proptosis of the eye Light flashes or floaters Irregularly shaped pupil Foreign-body sensation/embedded foreign body Red and inflamed eye Hyphema [physio-pedia.com]
Neurologic
- Vertigo
James Hunter Sports injuries, Lower Limb Biomechanics, Shoulder and Knee Surgery, Dry Needling, Vertigo, Back and Neck Pain, Hydrotherapy, Cycling Analysis and Bike Fit Dale Cashman Knee Injuries and Post-Op Knee Rehabilitation, Core Strengthening, Golfing [peregianspringsphysio.com]
- Irritability
Treatment also includes taking antihistamines, avoiding skin irritants, and in severe cases possibly taking an injection of steroids or epinephrine [10]. [physio-pedia.com]
- Slurred Speech
Common concussion symptoms can include: Headache Confusion Dizziness Nausea and/or vomiting Slurred speech Sensitivity to light Delayed response to questions “Athletes diagnosed with a concussion should never return to their sport without being medically [unitypoint.org]
Treatment
PRP treatment utilizes the body’s own healing properties that are derived from the patient’s blood and has proven to be an effective treatment to consider when other options have failed. [wdhospital.org]
Through the use of Innovative and cutting edge treatment methods and methodologies we make it our mission to reduce the amount of impact to one’s life and performance while increasing the treatment efficiencies and time of recovery. [floridasportsinjury.com]
Hands on Treatment Depending on your problem the physiotherapist use some form of hands on treatment as a part of your management. [bodylogic.physio]
Acute Knee Injuries (Meniscal or Ligament) The emphasis on treatment of acute knee injuries is to provide an accurate diagnosis (eg meniscal or ligament) and the appropriate immediate treatment (eg may require immobilisation in a knee brace or crutches [peregianspringsphysio.com]
Follow the links below for further information on these treatments. Therapies will be provided individually as stand-alone treatments or offered in combination. Each person will be assessed and advised on a suitable treatment programme. [ramsni.com]
Prognosis
Fractures occurring in the apical third have the best prognosis of all root fractures and often go unnoticed [32]. Fractures occurring in the middle third have a good prognosis for proper healing, but treatment should be sought as soon as possible. [physio-pedia.com]
Etiology
Prevention follows four main steps: 1) the sports injury problem must be described in incidence and severity; 2) the etiological risk facto ... [oxfordscholarship.com]
Chris Mallac explains the etiology of sinus tarsi syndrome, and outlines diagnosis and management options for clinicians. [sportsinjurybulletin.com]
[…] injury is perceived by athletes, coaches, or health providers. 12, 13 Recent views in sports medicine indicate that sports injury is a complex phenomenon. 14, 15 Bittencourt et al 16 proposed a complex and dynamic web of determinants to understand the etiology [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
A dynamic model of etiology in sport injury: the recursive nature of risk and causation. Clin J Sport Med. 2007;17:215-219. Olsen OE, Myklebust G, Engebretsen L, Holme I, Bahr R. [germanjournalsportsmedicine.com]
Epidemiology
More Keywords: sports injury, epidemiology, prevention, methodology, sports medicine, research Bibliographic Information Print publication date: 2009 Print ISBN-13: 9780199561629 Published to Oxford Scholarship Online: February 2010 DOI:10.1093/acprof [oxfordscholarship.com]
Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: Describe the epidemiology and risk factors for pediatric sports injuries. Conduct a focused history about a pediatric sports injury. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]
Injuries in Youth Sports: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention. Dtsch Z Sportmed. 2014; 65: 248-252. [germanjournalsportsmedicine.com]
Therefore, the definition of a sports injury has been extensively discussed in several studies 2, 3 and consensus documents. 5, 6 Following this reasoning, epidemiological studies have been conducted and injury surveillance systems have been developed [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
"Incidence and Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Elite Collegiate Athletes". The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 45 (2): 426–433. doi : 10.1177/0363546516666815. ISSN 0363-5465. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
ACTIVE PREVENTION INITIATIVES Prevention initiatives undertaken to reduce sports injuries can be of different types. [germanjournalsportsmedicine.com]
Prevention is crucial to health gain, both in the short-term (preventing immediate injury), and in the longer term (reducing the risk of recurrence and prolonged periods of impairment). [oxfordscholarship.com]
Bowen Hefley Orthopedics, along with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, offer these steps to prevent injuries this spring season. Prevention Tips Warm up consistently. [bowenhefleyortho.com]
Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention [ edit ] Prevention can be broken up into three broad categories of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. [27] Primary prevention involves the avoidance of injury. [en.wikipedia.org]
The following are some basic steps to prevent a sports injury: Develop a fitness plan that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility. [urmc.rochester.edu]