Compression: Proper compression may limit the amount of swelling that can occur. Elevate: Elevating the area also helps control swelling by reducing the amount of fluid that accumulates in the affected area. Conservative Treatments Most injuries can be treated conservatively but still require medical ...
Concurrent vascular insult can occur in addition to concomitant ligament and meniscal injuries that may be easily missed in the acute setting. Single-staged ligament reconstruction followed by immediate rehabilitation to prevent arthrofibrosis and restore proper knee mechanics is the preferred management of...
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in basketball. Ankle sprains in basketball can occur by landing awkwardly, landed or stepping on opponent’s foot, twisting the foot with a sudden stop, or slipping on a wet spot on the floor. The most common ankle sprains are lateral ankle sprains ...
Injuries can occur during any “exercise for health” or sporting activity, either in training or during competition. A sports injury can be defined as tissue damage that occurs as a result of participation in sports or exercise. Based on the onset of symptoms and the mechanism of injury, ...
scan is an x-ray technique that can provide three-dimensional views of the bones in the knee. Amagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan gives a computerized portrait of the interior of the knee, and may show damage to the ligaments and cartilage.Arthroscopyis a form of minor surgery that inserts...
A sprain or strain can occur when there is a direct blow to the knee or when there is a sudden, stressful movement that affects the knee. A sprain or strain can also develop from overuse of the joint or when you place too much stress on the knee for a long period of time. Often,...
Also unlike other sports, there is a wide range of injuries that occur in American football. This is a sport that even something as seemingly minor as a thumb sprain can take an all-star player out of commission for weeks. According to several studies, the most common injuries in the spor...
at helping players avoid the danger of concussions.A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a blow to the head or hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.This type of movement can damage brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain...
Approximately 40% of all traumatic ankle injuries occur during athletic activities [17]. Notably, among these pursuits, basketball (41.1%), American football (9.3%), and soccer (7.9%) stand out as having the highest incidence rates [5, 7, 17]. In a study encompassing a population of 8,...
overuse injury that's associated with sports that require overhead arm activities such as tennis, baseball, basketball, golf, and swimming. They can also occur as a result of falls or collisions in sports such as football, lacrosse, or ice hockey. Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury can ...