Athletic Activity Related Physical Trauma.
Sports Injuries refer to physical injuries that occur during sports or exercise, often caused by overuse, improper technique, lack of warm-up, or accidents during physical activity. These injuries can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, and joints, and range from mild strains to serious damage.
Common sports injuries include sprains, strains, ligament tears (like ACL injuries), tendonitis, fractures, dislocations, and overuse injuries such as shin splints or tennis elbow. Treatment often involves rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgery.
Sports injury rehabilitation focuses on pain relief, restoring strength and flexibility, and safely returning the athlete to their sport. Preventative strategies like proper training, conditioning, stretching, and using correct gear are key to reducing the risk of injury.