What Causes Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries often result from overuse, poor technique, or not warming up properly before activity. Sudden movements, falls,...
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- Overuse: Repetitive motions leading to stress on muscles and joints
- Improper Technique: Using incorrect form during activities
- Inadequate Warm-Up: Failing to prepare muscles before exercise
- Sudden Movements: Quick changes in direction or intensity
- Accidents: Falls, collisions, or impacts during sports
Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can cause pain, swelling, and bruising around the affected area. You may also notice reduced strength,...
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- Pain: Sharp or dull discomfort in the affected area
- Swelling: Inflammation around the injury site
- Bruising: Discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
- Limited Mobility: Difficulty moving the injured part
- Weakness: Reduced strength in the affected muscles
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if you have severe pain that doesn’t improve, swelling that lasts for days, or trouble moving the injured area...
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- Severe Pain: Intense discomfort that doesn’t improve
- Persistent Swelling: Inflammation lasting more than a few days
- Inability to Move: Difficulty using the injured area
- Deformity: Visible changes in the structure of the limb or joint
At-Home Relief Strategies
Treat sports injuries with the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation, along with over-the-counter pain relievers...
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- R.I.C.E. Method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief
- Gentle Stretching: Once pain subsides, to restore flexibility
