Causes And Reason Of Sports Injuries PDF

Causes and Reason of Sports Injuries  SPORTS Sports Injuries are injuries INJURIES that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these types of injuries are often due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when particip...

Causes and Reason of Sports Injuries  SPORTS Sports Injuries are injuries INJURIES that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these types of injuries are often due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. Other types of injuries can be caused by a hard contact with  Overuse (chronic) or repetitive Overuse Injuries movements maybe the number one cause of sports injuries. Runners, swimmers and tennis players are particularly suspectable to overuse injuries, including tennis elbow tendinitis, shin splints and shoulder Acute Injuries Sports that incorporate quick stopping and twisting motions. Ankle sprains occur when an athlete rolls his foot and stretches the surrounding ligaments. Quick stops and twists can cause acute trauma to joints. Example: Basketball, gymnastics and  LIGAMENTS TENDONS - Tendons connect muscles to bones - a fibrous bands of connective - transfer force from muscles to the skeleton to enables or facilitating tissue movement. - Ligaments connect bones to - It store energy to help muscles other bones, perform work and reduce the risk - Ligaments hold structures muscle damage together and keep them - Are flexible and can stretch stable. - Tendons and ligaments - helps strengthen joints both provide stability and allow you - prevent joint bones from to move. dislocating (prevent from bending in wrong directions) - stabilize muscles and bones - A joint is the part of the body - Ligaments hold your bones where two or more bones meet to together in your joints. allow movement.  IMPROPER EQUIPMENT Weight and Fit If you use a weight or a racquet too heavy for you, lower back or arm pain may follow. Ill-fitting helmets and shoes may also cause injuries.  IMPROPER EQUIPMENT Running Shoes A runner may experience an injury if he wears shoes that do not provide enough support.  ACTIVITY PROGRESSION Gradual Increase Starting a new activity or increasing your level of activity too quickly can also result in plantar fasciitis or lower back pain.  ACTIVITY PROGRESSION Muscle Strain If you have begun a new exercise or sports, previously unused muscles may be employed or you may increased the work of other muscles. A cramp is a common result of this.  FATIGUE Tired Muscles Fatigue makes muscles more susceptible to strains and pulls. Tired muscles are a common pause of muscle pulls.  WARM-UP BENEFITS Proper warm-ups prepare muscles for activity, reducing injury risk.  IMPACT AND IMBALANCE Hard Surfaces Hard surfaces increase impact, leading to shin splints or plantar fasciitis. Harder surfaces can lead to greater impact forces on the players' musculoskeletal systems, IMPACT AND IMBALANCE Unilateral Movements Unilateral movements, like golf or tennis, can lead to muscle imbalance. PREVENTION Strengthening Strengthening muscles improves joint stability and reduces injury risk. Rest and Gradual Increase Rest is essential, and increasing activity gradually is key.  Performance Task #1: Interview Interview one of your classmates, and ask her/him the following questions in related to Causes of Sports Injuries. 1.What type of sports do you participate in? 2.Can you describe the specific injuries you have experienced? 3.Have you previously had any surgeries related to your injuries? 4.How did your most recent injury occur? 5.What symptoms did you experience at the time of the injury? 6.Did you seek immediate medical attention after your injury? If so, what treatment did you receive? 7.How long did it take for you to recover from this injury? 8.Have any of your injuries resulted in long-term effects or chronic pain? 9.Have you taken any measures to prevent future injuries? 10.Do you follow a specific warm-up or cool-down routine? 11.How do you listen to your body to avoid overexertion?