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Common Sports Injuries ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES SPRAINS Overstretched or torn ligaments, most common in ankles and knees. When the joint is forced into a position that is beyond its normal range, it will overstretch the ligament. ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES...

Common Sports Injuries ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES SPRAINS Overstretched or torn ligaments, most common in ankles and knees. When the joint is forced into a position that is beyond its normal range, it will overstretch the ligament. ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES STRAINS Muscle or tendon injuries, typically in the lower limbs. It is a twist, pull or tear of muscle or tendon (a cord of tissue that connects the muscle to bone). It is also an acute, non-contact injury that results from overstretching or over contraction. ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES Athletes with Stage I injury complain of pain only after the activity, game, or training session, while athletes with Stage II injury complain during and after activity but do not feel it during rest. However, in Stage III, the athlete feels pain whether at rest or play.  ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES FRACTURES A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are many different types of fractures. Bone fractures are often caused by falls, injury, or because of a direct hit or kick to the body. Overuse or repetitive motions can cause stress fractures. ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES DISLOCATIONS A dislocation is the medical term for bones in one of your joints being pushed out of their usual place. Dislocations commonly occur in joints that allow greater range of motion. These joints are commonly affected when an individual uses his/her hand to support his/her weight ACUTE SPORTS INJURIES CONCUSSION IMPACT TO HEAD Concussions are a serious brain injury caused by a blow to the head. A mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood and sleep. Concussions usually are caused by an impact to the head or body that is associated with a change in brain function. SYMPTOMS Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, nausea and confusion. MEDICAL ATTENTION Seeking immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent further damage. CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES STRESS FRACTURES Overuse injuries from repetitive stress, common in runners who train for long periods without adequate rest periods. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They're caused by repetitive force, often from overuse — such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES TENDINOPATHIES Inflammation of tendons due to repetitive motions, like tennis elbow. It is usually due to muscle imbalance between muscle pair. It is usually a type of overuse injury, where the tendon is repeatedly strained until tiny tears  CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES OSTEOARHTRITIS Cartilage deterioration in joints, causing pain and stiffness. The friction detoriates the cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each Cartilage – Cartilage is a strong, flexible connective other. tissue that protects your joints and bones. Joints - the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement  CHRONIC SPORTS BURSITIS INJURIES The inflammation of bursa that interrupts the surrounding structures, causing pain during movement. It is typically caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury. The function of a bursa is to reduce friction and cushion pressure points between moving parts of the body, such as bones, joints, tendons, and skin. Bursa - Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that act like shock absorbers, allowing for smooth movement and reducing the negative effects. CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES RUNNERS Common in runners who train for long periods without adequate rest. OVERLOAD Repetitive workload creates microtrauma in the bone that accumulates over time. REST Stopping exercise for around 4 weeks allows the fracture to heal. CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES MUSCLE IMBALANCE Often due to an imbalance between muscle pairs. COMMON SITES Common in the upper limbs, especially around the elbow. TREATMENT Maintain fitness but avoid activities that utilize the injured area.  CHRONIC SPORTS INJURIES WEAR AND TEAR Cartilage deterioration in joints from friction and overuse. PAIN AND STIFFNESS Causes pain, grinding sensation and stiffness in the affected joint. RECOVERY Recovery takes several months due to poor blood supply to the area. WRITTEN TASK 1: IDENTIFYING INJURIES List down some examples of injuries. PERFORMANCE TASK #2: EVALUATE FOOT MOVEMENT A way to check foot characteristics is to get a footprint. A simple way to do this is to wet the feet and to step on a Oslo/bond paper. A person who has low arches would have no inside curve in the footprint. Individuals with high arches will have a narrow connection between the forefoot and heel. PERFORMANCE TASK #2: EVALUATE FOOT MOVEMENT Individuals who overpronate their feet or have low arches should consider shoes with excellent motion control. On the other hand, individuals who under pronate their feet or have high arches are recommended to wear shoes with excellent