Sports Medicine Injuries - Causes & Treatment
What Are the Most Common Injuries Seen By Sports Medicine Specialists?
Injuries treated by sports medicine professionals are of two categories: traumatic or acute sports medicine injuries and chronic or cumulative trauma sports medicine injuries.
Traumatic (Acute) Sports Medicine Injuries occur with a sudden, quick force:
Chronic or Cumulative Trauma Sports Medicine Injuries — injuries that are caused by overuse and that typically worsen over time:
What Causes Sports Injuries?
First Aid Treatment Recommended by Sports Medicine Professionals
Treatment for Non-Critical Injuries Recommended by Sports Medicine Professionals:
Injury Prevention Recommended by Sports Medicine Specialists
Preventive Support Products Recommended by Sports Medicine Specialists
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Sprains — injuries to ligaments that support joints;
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Bursitis — inflammation of the fluid-filled bursa sacs within joints that cushion and pad bones;
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Ill-fitting sports equipment;
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Do not move the injured person.
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RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation;
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Warm up slowly prior to any sports activity.
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Sports medicine patella straps apply consistent compression for minimal migration.
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Sports medicine night splints treat plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis.
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Sports medicine epicondylitis clasp supports provide orthopedic compression for forearm tendons and sports medicine shock absorption to ease tennis elbow symptoms.
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Sports medicine wrist splints and sports medicine supports with abducted thumb immobilize the wrist and thumb, protect from impact and absorb shock.