We are told keeping fit is good for us but…Repeated activity can cause wear and tear on the body that can lead to injury.
Unfair actions or reckless behaviour can lead sporting injuries in team sports.
2. We are told keeping fit is
good for us but…
Repeated activity can cause
wear and tear on the body
that can lead to injury
3. Competition brings out
the best in people
…and the worst!
Injuries are also caused by
foul play.
4. Unfair actions or reckless behaviour can lead
sporting injuries in team sports
Serious injuries = costly rehabilitation
Football injury claims and other sporting compensation
cases are now specialist areas for solicitors
A dangerous challenge could cost more than the game
5. PREVENTION, BETTER THAN CURE
Know the warning signs and take
preventative action to avoid a injury.
Here’s my top 10 injuries to look out
for:
6. The most common injuries
• Muscle Pull
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Impingement
• Lower Back Strain
• Tennis Elbow
• Runners Knee
• Shin Splints
• Ankle Sprain
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Arch Pain
7. Muscle Pull
The most common injury
and it can happen to any
muscle in the body.
Caused by taking a fall,
fatigue or overuse.
Fix it
Apply ice and rest
until swelling has
gone.
When tolerable do
stretching exercised
until fully recovered.
8. Neck Pain
The pain is usually down one side
of the neck.
It is painful to turn in the
direction of the pain.
Pain moving down the arm may
be caused by possible trapped or
stretched nerve.
Common with Tennis Players and
Cyclists.
Fix it
Apply ice and gently
stretch out
Severe cases may
require anti-inflammatory
medication
9. Shoulder Impingement
Caused by shoulder joint stress
from the arm being overused in
an overhead position.
Weak or overused rotator cuff
muscles cause tendons to
become inflamed and painful.
Common in Tennis Players and
Golfers.
Fix it
Strengthen the rotator
cuff with range of motion
exercises
Severe cases may require
physiotherapy
10. Lower Back Strain
Caused by twisting awkwardly,
lifting heavy weight or doing a
new activity.
Due to weak or tense muscles
or muscle strain.
Common in weight lifters,
golfers, martial artists and
tennis players.
Fix it
Strengthen the lower
back, hamstring and
abdominal muscles
For back spasm take anti-inflammatory
medication
and rest
11. Tennis Elbow
Inflammation of the tendon
that connects forearm and
elbow.
Caused by overuse.
Pain is felt on the outside of
the elbow.
Common in tennis players and
golfers.
Fix it
Cured with lessons
more than medicine.
Learn techniques to
carry on playing
without overstressing
the elbow
12. Runners Knee
The most common cause of
knee pain.
Due to misalignment of the
kneecap.
Particularly common in runners,
athletes and footballers but can
be caused by any running sport.
Fix it
Strengthen the quadriceps
Soft tissue massage to
lengthen muscle fibres
Anti-inflammatories to
reduce swelling
13. Shin Splints
Pain in the muscles by the shin
bones.
Caused by running and jumping
on hard surfaces.
Usually when and athlete has
changed shoes or is
inexperienced.
Fix it
Use an arch support in
shoes
Warm up well before
exercise
Wear good training shoes
14. Ankle Sprain
Caused when the foot rolls over
to the outside and sprains the
ligaments.
A sprain can range in severity.
Common in runners, tennis
players, footballers and netball
players.
Fix it
Rest, ice, compression
and elevation to reduce
swelling
Range of motion exercises
15. Achilles Tendinitis
Inflammation of the Achilles
tendon.
Caused by frequent jumping in
sports such as basketball.
The pain is like a gunshot.
Causes intense pain when
standing on your toes.
Fix it
Minimise physical activity
until better
Ice tendon several times a
day
Anti-inflammatories to
reduce swelling and pain
16. Arch Pain
Happens to people with rigid
arches.
Overstretching or tearing of the
arch pad, know as planta
fasiitis.
Runners and footballers are
most susceptible but can
happen to any athlete that is
left standing for a long time.
Fix it
Put an arch support in
sports shoes
Avoid completely flat
shoes and being barefoot
Swim or do upper body
workouts whilst healing