ACL injuriesare one of the most common types of knee injuries and account for about 40 percent of all sports-related injuries. An ACL injury can range from a small tear in the ligament to a severe injury –when the ligament completely tears or becomes separated from the bone itself. Why a...
Knee injuries are among the most common complaints of individuals involved in sports and fitness activities. This is not surprising, since the knee is a weight-bearing joint that must withstand large forces--sometimes, as in running and jumping, double and quadru...
A common type ofkneesprain is one in the anterior cruciateligament(ACL). If you play baseball, basketball, or football, you can get thumb sprains. Short-lastinganklestrains and sprains are the most common injuries in the lower body. They can happen in football, basketball, and soccer. ...
Normal MRI appearance and common injuries of the posterolateral corner of the kneeMakeham, JPeduto, A
Running injuriesusually happen when you push yourself too hard. The way your body moves also plays a role. You can prevent many of them. Here's how. 1. Runner'sknee.This is a common overuse injury. Runner'sknee(often called Patellofemoral syndrome) has several different causes. It often ...
2. Wrist Injuries Wrist injuries are common in sports that involve falling or sudden impact, such as football, basketball, or gymnastics. These injuries can range from minor sprains to more severe fractures or dislocations. To prevent wrist injuries, athletes should use proper techniques, wear prot...
At GSN, we're all about the health & education of our socceristas, we're rounding up the most common girls soccer injuries and how to help prevent them!
Child sports injuries – The most common acute injuries Dislocations (shoulder and kneecap) Growth plate fractures –Young children are most vulnerable to fractures in the growth-plate areas. According to theChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the most common growth plate fractures occur in the fo...
the general tip when falling off your bike is to continue to hold onto the handlebars. This lets your entire body absorb the blow to the ground rather than just two bones in your outstretched arm. It can be instinctive to reach out with the hand, which is why these injuries occur so of...
It’s important to be aware of these common ergonomic hazards that can cause serious injuries at work, including poor posture and repetitive motion injuries.