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Sports Medicine

Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising.

Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures, and dislocations.

The most common treatment recommended for injury is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE).
  • Rest: Avoid activities that may cause injury
  • Ice: Ice packs can be applied to the injured area which will help to diminish swelling and pain. Ice should be applied over a towel to the affected area for 15-20 minutes four times a day for several days. Never place ice directly over the skin
  • Compression: Compression of the injured area helps to reduce swelling. Elastic wraps, air casts, and splints can accomplish this
  • Elevation: Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.
Few measures that are followed to prevent sports related injuries include:
  • Follow an exercise program to strengthen the muscles
  • Gradually increase your exercise level and avoid overdoing exercise
  • Ensure that you wear properly-fitted protective gear such as elbow guards, eye gear, facemasks, mouth guards, and pads, comfortable clothes, and athletic shoes before playing any sports activity which will help to reduce the chances of injury
  • Make sure that you follow warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after sports activity. Exercises will help to stretch the muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce soft tissue injuries
  • Avoid exercise immediately after eating a large meal
  • Maintain a healthy diet which will nourish the muscles
  • Avoid playing when you are injured or tired. Take a short break after playing for awhile
  • Learn all the rules of the game you are participating in
  • Ensure that you are physically fit to play particular sport


Some of the common sports injuries include:

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Foot and ankle injuries include the injuries to the leg below the knee and they are common while playing sports such as football, hockey, skating and in athletics. Treatment for some of these conditions may be orthotics, braces, physical therapy, injections or surgery. Common sports injuries include sprains and strains, ankle fractures, and Achilles tendinitis.

Shoulder Injuries

Severe pain in shoulders while playing your favorite sports such as tennis, basketball and gymnastics may be because of torn ligament in shoulder or shoulder dislocation. These may be caused by overuse of shoulder while playing sports. Simple pain or acute injuries may be treated with conservative treatment and chronic injuries may require surgical treatment.

Hip Injuries

Fractures of the femur bone, labral tear and hip dislocation are some of the common sports injuries affecting hip. Hip joint bears more weight and is more susceptible for injuries while playing sports. Hip injuries require immediate medical intervention to avoid further complications. Rehabilitation programs and physical therapy is often recommended following the medical intervention where you need to perform certain exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve the movements.

Knee Injuries

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is major stabilizing ligament in the knee which may tear with over use of knee for playing sports. The ACL has poor ability to heal and may cause instability. Other common sports injuries of knee are cartilage damage and meniscal tear. Knee injuries of sports may require surgical intervention that can be performed using open surgical or minimally invasive technique. Your surgeon will recommend you for physical therapy to strengthen your muscles, improve elasticity and improve the movements of the bones and joints.


Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
  • ACL Injury: Should it be fixed?
  • Activities After a Knee Replacement
  • Additional Resources on the Knee
  • Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Care of the Aging Knee: Baby Boomers May Need Lifestyle Changes
  • Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Goosefoot (Pes Anserine) Bursitis of the Knee
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
  • Knee Implants
  • Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
  • Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
  • Meniscal Tear
  • Meniscal Transplants
  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
  • Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Orthopaedists Research Female Knee Problems
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
  • Osteonecrosis of the Knee
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Rotating Platform/Mobile-bearing Knees
  • Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
  • Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • The Knee
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Unstable Kneecap
  • Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis

Sports Medicine Topics

Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

  • Exercises for Young Athletes
  • Heat Injury
  • Muscle contusion (bruise)
  • Muscle cramp
  • Prevent Golf Injuries
  • Prevent Inline Skating Injuries
  • Prevent Scooter-Related Injuries
  • Return To Play
  • Shin splints
  • Skateboarding Safety
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Stress Fractures
  • Women and ACL Injuries
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