Top 10 Sports Injuries
As you can imagine there are hundreds of different types of injuries, each entirely different from the other. Thankfully treatment is available to most injuries which allows us to continue enjoying our favorite sports for as long as possible. Here are the top 10 most common sports injuries- Ankle
Ankle sprain; the outside ankle ligaments are damaged. - Knee
Dislocation or cartilage tear. - Elbow
Prolonged injuries such as tennis elbow. - Shoulder
A stretch or tear in the muscles used in throwing. - Hamstring
A stretch or tear of the muscle(s) at the back of the leg. - Calf strain
A stretch or tear of the calf muscle(s) - Shin
Contusions (bruises) of the shin, and shinsplints, a stretch or tear of the shin muscle(s) - Achilles Tendon
The tendon that connects from the calf muscle to the heel is stretched or torn. - Back
Ligament, tendon or disc damage. - Fingers
- Stretched ligaments or dislocation from the hand and fingers.