Sports Injuries

Sport Injuries - Questions in mind

Are you looking for additional methods to look after yourself and the athletes in your life?
Are you becoming annoyed that you missed the most crucial games because of an injury?
Are you thinking of taking up a new sport but want to better familiarise yourself with the potential risks first?

If you have any such questions, then it's time to schedule your appointment with Consultant Physical Therapist Prof. Hafiz Muhammad Asim.

Common Sports injuries

Shin Splints
Sprained ankle
Concussions
ACL tear
Meniscal injuries
Shoulder injuries
Tennis elbow
Golfers elbow

Exercises to prevent sports injuries

Sports participation is a leading cause of injury in young people. Injuries can have both short- and long-term consequences. An injury can immediately sideline a player. This puts both the fun of participation and the health benefits of exercise on hold.

An injury that keeps a child out of the game over the long term can also increase the chances of gaining weight, losing fitness, and even possibly developing arthritis in later years.

It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports. Participants can help protect themselves by correctly preparing before and after a game or practice session. This is done by warming up muscles and then stretching.

How to properly stretch

Stretching keeps the body flexible whether you're skiing, running, or participating in a team sport like basketball or football. Injury rates may decrease as a result, especially for the ankle and knee. After exercise, stretching should also be a part of your injury prevention strategy.
Stretching is a type of physical activity, so the body has to warm up with some modest movement before stretching. Muscles can be warmed up by doing jumping jacks, running in place, or walking for a while.

These stretches can be performed on warmed-up muscles:

Lunge forward

On one knee, bend. the other leg at a right angle and extend it forward (knee right over ankle). To feel the stretch in your inner thigh, lean forward. pause for half a minute.

Side lunge

Step out far with your feet. Lean toward the knee of the bent leg. For 20 to 30 seconds, hold. Leaning toward the opposing leg and bend.

Stretching the quads while standing

Use a chair or a wall as support. Raise your back foot. Stretch the thigh by holding the foot at the ankle and pulling it toward the buttocks with the hand on the same side of the body. Keep your hips forward and your knees close. Release after holding for 20 to 30 seconds. Alternate legs.

Lotus straddled seat.

Put your feet together in front of you when you sit down. Knees should be pressed firmly to the ground. The forearms should be placed on the inside of the knees. As you slant toward the floor, press down.

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Finding a therapy strategy you can believe in is essential now that you are more knowledgeable about the most frequent sports injuries.

At IMC Physical Therapy, we provide individualized, one-on-one care for a range of ailments and wounds. We're here to help you get better whether you have neuropathy, a work injury, a strain or sprain, or need physical therapy.