Sport Injuries Factsheet

It is estimated that 20 million sports injuries occur each year ( as reported by The Association Of British Insurers). Most sports injuries involve either traumatic injury or overuse of muscles or joints. Many sports injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear, and using proper equipment.

Sports injuries - soft-tissue damage:
About 95 percent of sports injuries are due to minor trauma involving soft-tissue injuries - injuries that affect the muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, including the following:
contusions (bruises)
sprains
strains

Contusions
A contusion (bruise) is an injury to the soft tissue often produced by a blunt force such as a kick, fall, or blow. The result will be pain, swelling, and discoloration. Treatment for contusions includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E.). More serious contusions may need to be examined by a physician.

Sports Injuries - sprains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament and is often caused by a wrench or twist. Sprains often affect the ankles, knees, or wrists. The treatment for a sprain includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E.). If the ligament is torn, surgical repair may be necessary.

What is a strain?
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, and is often caused by overuse, force, or stretching. The treatment for a strain is rest, ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E). If a tear in the muscle occurs, surgical repair may be necessary.
There are many sports injuries that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional, the most common being:

Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

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