Specific Injuries

We all know that injuries can be physically and mentally draining for an athlete.  Here is a list of some of the most common injuries in sports.  Click on what ails you to learn more and get back to what you love...SPORTS!

 

 

 

Common Injuries - A basic explanation of general sports injuries ranging from muscle strains to concussions. 

 

Ankle Injury - Likely the most common sports injury is an ankle sprain.  A sprain is not the only injury that can occur to the ankle.  Click here to learn more...

 

Elbow Injury - Elbow injuries can range from very minor tendonitis, to very debilitating injuries such as dislocations or ligament tears.  While the function of the elbow joint seems simple (flexion and extension), the joint is far from simple.

 

Hand/Wrist Injury - Hand and and wrist injury, can prove to complicate athletic participation.  Click here to better understand these common sports injuries.

 

Hip Injury - Hip injuries are common for athletes and non athletes alike.  These injuries can often lead to low back pain, muscle strains, and other lower extremity injuries.

 

Knee Injury - Knee injuries continue to dominate sports highlights as it can keep an athlete out of competition for an extended time period.

 

Shoulder Injury - The shoulder is the most complicated joint in the body.  Because it is complicated, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. 

Fractures - A simple injury that can be confusing if you follow professional sports.  A fracture is also referred by many as a break or a cracked bone.  There are several types of fractures that can occur in sports.

 

Surgeries - Unfortunately, many athletic injuries can be solved with rest or rehab.  So, we have to in and fix it. 

 

 

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