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Injuries are common when participating in sports. They can range from traumatic injuries from sudden impact to overuse injuries from repetitive strain, and anywhere in between.
Common sports injuries we treat:
Ankle sprain
Ankle sprains make up 90 percent of all ankle injuries. A sprain occurs when ligaments tear or are over stretched. Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement between bones.
RotatorCuff Injury
Rotator cuff injuries can range from mild to severe. Tendonitis is an injury caused by overuse of the rotator cuff and causes it to become inflamed.
LateralEpicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
This is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation of the tendons that attach to the outer bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) of the elbow.
MedialEpicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
This condition causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bone on the inside of your elbow.
Hamstring/GroinStrains
Hamstring and groin injuries are commonly seen in many sports such as hockey, soccer, and baseball.
PatellarTendon Problems
Jumper’s knee or patellartendonitis is an overuse injury that causes pain at the front of the knee.
PatellofemoralPain or Chondromalacia Patella
Pain is located at the front ofthe knee or behind the kneecap. It commonly occurs in those who frequently play sports, and particular in adolescent girls.
Concussions
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury which is often caused by a blow to the head. They are often seen in contact sports.