Sports and Running Injuries

The term sport injuries, in the broadest sense, refer to the kinds of injuries that occur during sports or exercise. Sports injuries can occur from accidents, poor training, “over-training”, improper equipment and from insufficient “warm-ups” or stretching.

Although virtually any part of the body can be injured during sports or exercise, the term usually refers to injuries that involve the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes the muscles, bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.

Below is a llist of the most common sports injuries seen in our clinic:

Shoulder

• Sprains/Strains
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Rotator Cuff Tendonitis/Tear
• Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

Elbow/Hand/Wrist

• Strains/Sprains
• Fractures
• Gate Keepers Thumb
• Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis

Hip

• Groin Strain
• Fractures/Stress Fractures
• Trochanteric Bursitis
• Hip Labral Tears

Knee

• Strains/Sprains
• Fractures/Stress Fractures
• Dislocations e.g. Patella
• Meniscal Tears

Ligament Injuries

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
• Patella Tendonitis
• Jumper’s Knee
• Runner’s Knee
• Osgood’s Schlatters Disease
• Compartment Syndrome
• Shin Splints

Ankle

• Ankle sprains
• Fractures/Stress Fractures
• Achilles Tendonitis/Rupture
• Plantar Fascitis
• Lis Franc’s Injury