Sports Injuries

To help you comprehend your problem and return to full health as soon as possible, we provide a variety of information about sports injuries. If you have a sports injury, we will explain it to you and provide you with details on what to do for treatment, recovery, workouts, and more.

Sports injuries may include:

  • Muscle/Tendon strains
  • Ligament sprains
  • Overuse injuries
  • Biomechanical issues
  • Bruising and swelling following trauma
  • Rehabilitation following surgery/fracture
  • Shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain.

 

Our experienced physiotherapists adopt a holistic approach, considering the body as a whole rather than merely concentrating on a specific problem. We will also treat any pre-injury concerns, including those elsewhere in the body, offer information, and incorporate techniques for injury prevention.

The Importance Of Treating Sports Injuries: RICE Method

The RICE method is a simple, yet effective way to treat many sports injuries. By following the RICE method, athletes can speed up the healing process and get back to their sport as soon as possible. The RICE method stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Resting the injured area is important to allow the body to heal. Ice should be applied to the injury to reduce swelling. Compression can be applied with an ace wrap or similar product.

Prevention of Sports Injuries

There are many ways to prevent sports injuries. Some of the most common include: warm up exercises, stretching, and proper footwear.

Warm up exercises help to prepare your body for physical activity. Stretching helps to improve your range of motion and flexibility. Proper footwear provides support and cushioning for your feet.

Taking these precautions can help you avoid injuries while participating in sports.

Sports Injuries at Bangash Family Medicine

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

PRICE stands for protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Protection : Protect the injured region from additional harm, for instance by employing a support.

Rest :  Refrain from exercising, and scale back on your daily physical activities.

Ice : every two to three hours, apply an ice pack to the injured region for 15-20 minutes.

Statistics from 2019 show that basketball is the team sport that results in the most injuries. Basketball players, whether young and old, run the risk of suffering fractures, face injuries, deep thigh bruises, ankle sprains, and knee problems.

Show compassion for your injured athlete. Make it known that you will support them by letting them know that you are aware of how difficult this is for them. Keep acting as a “Coach.” For your athletes, continue to act as you always have. Encourage and motivate the injured sportsperson.

Find additional non-weight-bearing aerobic activities you can undertake with the help of your doctor or trainer, and dedicate 30 to 60 minutes to that activity around three times a week to maintain endurance. A wonderful option for exercising while recovering from injuries is circuit training.

Exercise is crucial for overall health, yet sports and other physical activities frequently result in injuries. An injury sustained while participating in sports, exercise, or athletic activities is referred to as a sports injury.

Depending on the nature and severity of a sports injury, there are many different types of treatment. With rest and at-home treatments, many sports injuries recover in a matter of days or weeks.

Patients and members of the public can receive care at the Bangash Family Medicine Urgent Care without an appointment. All other clinics, however, solely offer primary medical and dental care to our patients and their families. Our aim is to serve as the patient’s primary care physician.

Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder are examples of mental health issues that can be brought on by severe injuries or long-term illnesses . The likelihood that a physical Injury or sickness will recover but might be significantly impacted by poor mental health. For a variety of reasons, a patient’s mental health may deteriorate after an accident.

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