Sports Injury
Sports Injury
Sports injuries are injuries that occur during sports or exercise activities. They can be caused by acute trauma, improper training, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warm-up and stretching. Common sports injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and contusions. Some of the most common sports injuries are:
- Sprains: A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments, which are the tough bands of tissue that connect bones to each other.
- Strains: A strain is a stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons, which are the tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones.
- Fractures: A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures can be caused by a sudden impact or by repetitive stress.
- Dislocations: A dislocation occurs when a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint.
- Contusions: A contusion is a bruise, which is caused by a direct blow to the body.
Preventing sports injuries involves proper training, conditioning, and warm-up exercises. It is also important to wear appropriate protective gear, such as helmets, pads, and shoes.
What Naples-Clinic can DO for YOU!
If an injury does occur, it is important to seek medical attention for appropriate evaluation and diagnosis. An x-ray of the injured area maybe be necessary for complete evaluation. Depending on the mechanism of injury, location of the injury and severity of the injury, a treatment regimen will be offered. The athlete must follow the treatment protocols to allow proper healing with the result of a safe return to play. Following a proper rehabilitation program to prevent further injury is an important part of the continuum of sports injury management.
The Naples-Clinic is offering, through its Ortho Urgent Care program, timely access, evaluation, X-ray, diagnosis, treatment, and recommendations for the safe return to play.
Come and see us at Naples-Clinic Ortho Urgent Care for evaluation and management of your ortho injury.
