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Sports Injury Treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
‘Almost five million injuries occur per annum in the U.S, with about 50% of these due to overuse. Two millions of injuries require serious medical care. Young athletes age 18 and younger are seen to experience such injuries compared to other athletes.’
It is important to understand that any sports injury needs immediate attention since careless attitude can end you up with an emergency trip.
Sports injuries can be the result of a sudden fall or a hit, a missed landing in physical exercises. These types of injuries occurred during sports or exercise are connected to a specific moment. The symptoms of acute sports injuries include swelling, constant pain or loss of function.
The most common sports injuries are groin pull, shin splints, hamstring strain, ankle sprain, knee injury, patellofemoral syndrome, and epicondylitis. Different sports injuries produce different symptoms and medical problems.
TREATMENT OF SPORT INJURY
A sports injury can be dangerous. You never know when a simple strain may turn into a fractured bone. Leaving an injury untreated can add more complications to the condition. Depending on the severity of the injury, the treatment is prescribed. The doctor can help you to rehabilitate the injured area. The doctor may also recommend routine exercises to improve strength and flexibility.
