Common Sports Injuries

COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
1.Sprain
2.Strain
3.Fracture
4.Dislocation
5.Concussion
1. SPRAIN
▪ Twisted, overstretched, or torn ligament.
▪ Most common sprains are located at the lower
limbs such as the ankle and knee because they are
subjected to stress daily.
▪ A common sprained ligament is the Anterior
Cruciate Ligament (ACL). The ACL is a connective
tissue that helps stabilize the knee every time the
muscles contract. The injury commonly occurs
when the knee twist while weight is placed on it.
▪ It is common to soccer, basketball, and
volleyball players.
▪ It is also more common in females than in males.
▪ The injury usually takes several weeks or
months to recover depending on its severity.
1. SPRAIN
CAUSES:
▪ Improper landing after a jump
▪ Running too fast
▪ Without proper warm-up.
1. SPRAIN
SYMPTOMS:
▪ Joint pain
▪ Swelling
▪ Joint stiffness
▪ Discoloration of the skin,
especially bruising
1. SPRAIN
1. SPRAIN
2. STRAIN
▪ Overstretched muscles and tendons
▪ It is also called a pulled muscle.
▪ Strain injuries are common in the
hamstrings (the muscle at the back of the
thigh) and the muscles of the lower back,
shoulders, and neck.
▪ Strains can cause pain and restricted
movement.
▪ It can be caused by too much physical
activity, improper warming up before a
physical activity, and poor flexibility.
2. STRAIN
CAUSES:
▪ Running or jumping motions
▪ Throwing motions
▪ Slipping/Falling
▪ Lifting heavy objects, especially
with improper technique
2. STRAIN
SYMPTOMS:
▪ Sudden onset of pain
▪ Tenderness
▪ Stiffness
▪ Swelling
▪ Cramping
▪ Bruising or discoloration
▪ Muscle weakness
▪ Restricted range of motion in the
affected area
2. STRAIN
3. FRACTURE
▪ A fracture is a broken bone
▪ The most common fracture are located at the
upper limbs such as the hand and forearm.
▪ Fractures are common in growing bones because
it is less dense.
▪ There are also a higher number of fractures in
the upper extremities because it is not as strong
and compact as the bones in lower extremities.
▪ There are different types of fractures and the
healing period is between 3 weeks to several
months, depending on the severity of the injury.
▪ It is normally treated with immobilization by
attaching a fixation or cast
3. FRACTURE
CAUSES:
▪ Fractures in the upper limb occur
when individuals support their
weight using their hands when they
fall or slip.
3. FRACTURE
SYMPTOMS
▪ A visibly out-of-place or misshapen limb
or joint
▪ Swelling, bruising, or bleeding
▪ Intense pain
▪ Numbness or tingling
▪ Broken skin with bone protruding
▪ Limited mobility or inability to move a
limb or put weight on the leg
3. FRACTURE
4. DISLOCATION
▪ A dislocation happens when two connected
bones slip out of position in a joint.
▪ Dislocation commonly occurs in joints (allows
greater range in motion)
▪ The most common dislocation are located at the
upper limbs such as the elbows and shoulders.
When the bone is pushed out of the proper
alignment, the injury will cause a deformity and
constant pain.
▪ The individual will not be able to move the
affected limb.
▪ The pain will be relieved once the bone is
repositioned.
4. DISLOCATION
CAUSES:
▪ These joints are commonly
affected when an individual uses
his/her hand to support his/her
weight when he/she falls.
4. DISLOCATION
SYMPTOMS
▪ Joint is visibly deformed or out of place
▪ Numbness or tingling at the joint
▪ Swollen or discolored
▪ Limited ability to move
▪ Intense pain
4. DISLOCATION
5. CONCUSSION
▪ A traumatic brain injury that affects your brain
function.
▪ Concussion occurs when a sudden impact to the head
causes the brain to lurch inside the skull, sometimes
damaging the tissues holding it in place.
▪ Severe blow to the head could cause blood vessels in
the brain to rupture. As the blood leaks out of the
ruptured blood vessels, it will accumulate inside the
skull. As the blood increases, the pressure inside the
skull starts to build up. The accumulated blood will put
pressure on the brain, blocking the blood supply to
different areas of the brain.
▪ If the condition is not resolved immediately, the brain
starts to die.
▪ It is important for the individual to go to a medical
facility as soon as possible so the injury will not
worsen.
5. CONCUSSION
CAUSES
▪ A bump, blow, or jolt to the head
▪ Hit to the body that causes the
head and brain to move rapidly
back and forth
5. CONCUSSION
SYMPTOMS
▪ Confusion
▪ Headache
▪ Dizziness
▪ Nausea
▪ Loss of balance
▪ Disturbances with vision, such as double
vision, blurred vision or flashing lights.
5. CONCUSSION
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
1. Heat cramps- are the mildest form of heat illness
and consist of painful muscle cramps and spasms
that occur during or after intense exercise and
sweating in high heat.
2. Heat exhaustion- is more severe than heat
cramps and results from a loss of water and salt in
the body. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat
and excessive sweating without adequate fluid and
salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the
body is unable to cool itself properly and, if left
untreated, can progress to heat stroke.
3. Heat stroke- the most severe form of heat illness,
occurs when the body's heat-regulating system is
overwhelmed by excessive heat. It is a life-
threatening emergency and requires immediate
medical attention
ACTIVITY #1
Directions: Read and carefully analyze the
situations below. Then answer the process
questions that follow.
While watching a basketball game,

you see your friend go for a lay-up. Another
player tried to block his shot and bumped
your friend in mid-air.
Your friend lost his balance and fell
on his back and his head hits the floor. It
took several minutes before your friend
was able to get up. You saw him limp as he
walks toward the bench.
ACTIVITY #1
Process Questions:
1. Write two injuries that your

friend could have suffered
from the fall.
2. Should your friend be

examined by a doctor? Why or
why not

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