Sports injuries are most common injuries that occur during sports, competitions, training sessions, or organized fitness activities. Some result from accidents, others from poor training practices, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warm-ups and stretching.
With the numerous treatment options available at Manhattan sports medicine center, almost all sports injuries can be treated effectively and most children can return to their previous level of activity really fast.
Common types of sports injuries
Sports injuries are generally classified in to two types
Acute traumatic injuries acute injuries usually are caused due to a blow from an application of force
Overuse injuries are those that happen over a period of time.
Types of acute traumatic injuries including:
1. Sprains – Stretching or tearing of ligaments
2. Strains – Stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon
3. Fractures – Cracking, breaking, or shattering of bones
4. Laceration – Cuts in the skin that often require stitches
5. Contusions – A bruise caused from a direct blow, leading to bleeding and swelling in muscles and other tissues
6. Abrasion – A scrape on the skin
Overuse injuries include:
1. Tendinitis – Inflammation of the tendons caused by repeated stretching
2. Stress fractures – Small cracks in the surface of bones, mostly caused by frequent overloading
3. Apophysitis or epiphysitis – Injuries of the growth plate, the area of developing tissues at the end of the long bones present in adolescents and children
Treating sport injuries in children
Most sports injuries are characterized by one or more of the following symptoms with varying levels of severity:
1. Pain
2. Redness
3. Heat
4. Localized swelling
5. Loss of function
The treatment varies depending on the type of injury. However, if your child has a bone injury or a soft tissue injury such as a strain or sprain, RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is the first best treatment you may give.
Rest: reduce your physical activity
Ice: put an ice pack to the area injured
Compression: put even pressure on the area injured to reduce swelling
Elevation: put injured area at level above your heart to reduce swelling
Immobilization is a common treatment which involves reducing movement in the area to prevent further damage. If the injury or pain is severe, as it is in the case of fractures and dislocations, make sure you get the help of a Manhattan sports medicine specialist as quick as possible. Also remember that any other sports injury that results in intense pain, tenderness, swelling, numbness or loss of flexibility, should be properly taken care of.
The doctors at Manhattan sports medicine centers will first examine the injury using diagnostic tools and scans such as X- rays, CT, MRI etc. These tests allow doctors to see bone and tissue very clearly. Once the full extent of injury is known, the doctor will start with conservative techniques to treat pain and swelling. Your child may be given anti inflammatory and pain relieving medication and/ or supported with casts, splints or surgery depending on how severe the injuries are.
Though overuse injuries are less serious that acute injuries, it is important to not neglect any symptoms of pain that your child might show. If you have any questions, get in touch with a Manhattan sports medicine specialist.
Preventions for sports injuries
1. Be in a proper physical condition to play a game
2. Wear appropriate protective gear
3. Be aware of using athletic equipment
4. Warm up and cool down after the game
5. Use proper technique
6. Follow the rules of the game
7. glucose and electrolytes must be taken sufficiently
8. Wear light color breathable clothing
With the numerous treatment options available at Manhattan sports medicine center, almost all sports injuries can be treated effectively and most children can return to their previous level of activity really fast.
Common types of sports injuries
Sports injuries are generally classified in to two types
Acute traumatic injuries acute injuries usually are caused due to a blow from an application of force
Overuse injuries are those that happen over a period of time.
Types of acute traumatic injuries including:
1. Sprains – Stretching or tearing of ligaments
2. Strains – Stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon
3. Fractures – Cracking, breaking, or shattering of bones
4. Laceration – Cuts in the skin that often require stitches
5. Contusions – A bruise caused from a direct blow, leading to bleeding and swelling in muscles and other tissues
6. Abrasion – A scrape on the skin
Overuse injuries include:
1. Tendinitis – Inflammation of the tendons caused by repeated stretching
2. Stress fractures – Small cracks in the surface of bones, mostly caused by frequent overloading
3. Apophysitis or epiphysitis – Injuries of the growth plate, the area of developing tissues at the end of the long bones present in adolescents and children
Treating sport injuries in children
Most sports injuries are characterized by one or more of the following symptoms with varying levels of severity:
1. Pain
2. Redness
3. Heat
4. Localized swelling
5. Loss of function
The treatment varies depending on the type of injury. However, if your child has a bone injury or a soft tissue injury such as a strain or sprain, RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is the first best treatment you may give.
Rest: reduce your physical activity
Ice: put an ice pack to the area injured
Compression: put even pressure on the area injured to reduce swelling
Elevation: put injured area at level above your heart to reduce swelling
Immobilization is a common treatment which involves reducing movement in the area to prevent further damage. If the injury or pain is severe, as it is in the case of fractures and dislocations, make sure you get the help of a Manhattan sports medicine specialist as quick as possible. Also remember that any other sports injury that results in intense pain, tenderness, swelling, numbness or loss of flexibility, should be properly taken care of.
The doctors at Manhattan sports medicine centers will first examine the injury using diagnostic tools and scans such as X- rays, CT, MRI etc. These tests allow doctors to see bone and tissue very clearly. Once the full extent of injury is known, the doctor will start with conservative techniques to treat pain and swelling. Your child may be given anti inflammatory and pain relieving medication and/ or supported with casts, splints or surgery depending on how severe the injuries are.
Though overuse injuries are less serious that acute injuries, it is important to not neglect any symptoms of pain that your child might show. If you have any questions, get in touch with a Manhattan sports medicine specialist.
Preventions for sports injuries
1. Be in a proper physical condition to play a game
2. Wear appropriate protective gear
3. Be aware of using athletic equipment
4. Warm up and cool down after the game
5. Use proper technique
6. Follow the rules of the game
7. glucose and electrolytes must be taken sufficiently
8. Wear light color breathable clothing
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