You may need sports medicine expertise if you have a muscle strain, a sports
injury or some type of trauma to your extremities. Our musculoskeletal
expertise can help assess and treat various sports injuries. Our providers
are well versed in the science of physical activity and sports injuries
and can help you get back in the game.
The most common treatment recommended for injury is rest, ice, compression
and elevation (RICE).
Rest: Avoid activities that may cause injury.
Ice: Ice packs can be applied to the injured area which will help to diminish
swelling and pain. Ice should be applied over a towel to the affected
area for 15-20 minutes four times a day for several days. Never place
ice directly over the skin.
Compression: Compression of the injured area helps to reduce swelling. Elastic wraps,
air casts, and splints can accomplish this.
Elevation: Elevate the injured part above heart level to reduce swelling and pain
Some of the measures that are followed to prevent sports-related injuries include:
Follow an exercise program to strengthen the muscles
Gradually increase your exercise level and avoid overdoing the exercise
Ensure that you wear properly-fitted protective gear such as elbow guards,
eye gear, facemasks, mouthguards, and pads, comfortable clothes, and athletic
shoes before playing any sports activity which will help to reduce the
chances of injury
Make sure that you follow warm up and cool down exercises before and after
sports activity. Exercises will help to stretch the muscles, increase
flexibility, and reduce soft tissue injuries.
Avoid exercising immediately after eating a large meal
Maintain a healthy diet which will nourish the muscles
Avoid playing when you are injured or tired. Take a break for sometime
after playing
Learn all the rules of the game you are participating in
Ensure that you are physically fit to play the sport
Some of the common sports injuries include:
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries include the injuries in the leg below the knee
and they are common while playing sports such as football, hockey, skating
and in athletes. Treatment for some of these conditions may be orthotics,
braces, physical therapy, injections or surgery. Common sports injuries
include sprains and strains, ankle fractures, and Achilles tendonitis.
Shoulder Injuries
Severe pain in shoulders while playing your favorite sports such as tennis,
basketball and gymnastics may be because of torn ligament in shoulder
or shoulder dislocation. These may be caused by overuse of shoulder while
playing sports. Simple pain or acute injuries may be treated with conservative
treatment and chronic injuries may require surgical treatment.
Hip Injuries
Fractures of the femur bone, labral tear affecting the hip. Hip joint bears
more weight and is more susceptible to injuries while playing sports.
Hip injuries require immediate medical intervention to avoid further complications.
Rehabilitation programs and physical therapy is often recommended following
the medical intervention where you need to perform certain exercises to
strengthen the muscles and improve the movements.
Knee Injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major stabilizing ligament in the
knee which may tear with overuse of knee for playing sports. The ACL has
poor ability to heal and may cause instability. Other common sports injuries
in knees are cartilage damage and meniscal tear. Knee injuries of sports
may require surgical intervention that can be performed using open surgical
or minimally invasive technique. Your surgeon will recommend you for physical
therapy to strengthen your muscles, improve elasticity and improve the
movements of the bones and joints.
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