Sport Care 

Sport Care

Sprains, Strains, Dislocation and Fractures

1. Types of sport injury.

Contact or Collision Sports are most likely to cause injuries for example, basketball, soccer, rugby, hockey and boxing. Besides that, golf is also one of the most dangerous sports even though it isn’t a contact sport, it still results in nearly 60.000 injurles each year. What’s more shocking is that golf is responsible for more injuries than rugby. Many injuries involve golf carts and errant golf balls, in addition to stress and overuse injuries.

 

2. Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries.

– Runner’s knee
– Shoulder injury
– Ankle sprain
– Tennis elbow
– Muscle pulled/strain
– Lower back pain
– Shin splints
– Groin strain
– Concussion
– Achilles Tendinitis

3. How to prevent a sport injury?

– Proper warm up 


– ⁠Proper cool down


– ⁠Stay hydrated 


– ⁠Perform stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles to contract and perform


– ⁠Do not overtrain, rest when tired 


– ⁠Use the right equipment and wear proper shoes to support


– ⁠Learn the right techniques to play

4. How Are Sports Injuries Diagnosed?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for the effective management of sports injuries. Early diagnosis helps guide treatment, ensure proper recovery, and avoid long-term complications.

To get a clearer picture of the injury, your doctor may recommend several imaging techniques:
* X-rays: To check for fractures, dislocations, and bone abnormalities
* MRI: Provides a comprehensive view of soft tissues like ligaments, tendons, and muscles, useful for diagnosing tears or strains
* Ultrasound: Helpful for diagnosing soft tissue injuries like sprains or tears in ligaments and tendons

5. What causes a sport injury?

– Incorrect training practice 


– Wearing incorrect sporting gear


– Being in poor health 


– ⁠Incorrect warm-up before exercise

6. How can a Chiropractor help?

Chiropractors can help to prevent injuries of the neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints. Chiropractors are skilled in manual adjustment of the spine and extremities, ensuring that bones are aligned and balanced, which helps relieve tension in the body. This allows the nervous system to function better and the body becomes less susceptible to injury.

The goal of most chiropractic adjustment is to restore and enhance performance of the athlete.

Regular chiropractic visits will promote quicker recovery after games and training, relieving pain, as well as better balance and overall performance.

7. What other treatment options are available at Inspired for sports injuries?

* R.I.C.E. Method
* Immobilization
* Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
* Ultrasound therapy
* Shockwave therapy (coming soon)
* TENs machine
* Kinesiotaping
* Dry needling