Dr. Mahanta is a specialist bone doctor in Dwarka, Delhi.  He is sharing insights into different types of sports injuries and their causes.

What is a sports injury?

A sports injury is any harm or damage to the body that occurs during athletic activities or exercise. These injuries affect parts of the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. Sports injuries result from accidents, overuse of certain body parts, improper training techniques, or insufficient warm-up. They range from minor sprains and strains to more severe conditions like fractures and concussions, negatively affecting an athlete’s performance and overall well-being.

Different Types of Sports Injuries

The following are the common sports injuries faced by athletes and sportsmen across the globe:

1.     Sprain and Strain Injury

A sprain and a strain affects your musculoskeletal system.

Sprain Injury

A sprain injury occurs in ligament. Ligaments are tough, fibrous tissues connecting bones to provide stability in joints. Sprains result from the overstretching or tearing of ligaments, due to a sudden twist, impact, or force applied to a joint.

Strain Injury

A strain injury affects muscles or tendons. Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones.

Strains occur when muscles or tendons are stretched beyond their normal range or when they are subjected to excessive force.

2.     Fractures

When Bones break due to high-impact collisions, awkward falls, or overuse. Stress fractures in runners or traumatic fractures in contact sports, Fractures can occur in any sports injury.

3.     Tendonitis

Overuse of certain muscles can lead to inflammation of the tendons, causing persistent pain and discomfort. Ignoring the warning signs turns this minor problem into a chronic issue that haunts your athletic pursuits.

4.     Concussions

A blow to the head can shake up not just your game but your entire world, concussions are serious injuries. Concussions can not be underestimated, and the repercussions of neglecting them can be severe. Athletes, coaches, and parents, it’s time to prioritize brain health and take immediate action when a concussion occurs. We already have an example of Phil Huges, Australian cricketer who lost his life due to this.

5.     Dislocations

A dislocation injury occurs when the normal alignment of two bones forming a joint is disrupted, causing the bones to be forced out of their usual position. This type of injury occur in high-impact trauma, such as falls, collisions, or sports injuries. Dislocations can happen in joints throughout the body, and the severity of the injury can range from mild to severe.

Whether it’s a shoulder dislocation from a hard tackle or a finger dislocation from a sudden impact, these injuries demand swift attention. Ignoring a dislocation causes long-term damage.

Conclusion

Sports injuries require a dedicated treatment with series of rehabs helping the sportsmen to recover and start again in different levels. You can always take a second opinion from a top ortho specialist in Dwarka, Delhi at The Bone Clinic