Sports Injuries Treatment Doctor in Columbia MD
Acute and chronic injuries are the two primary forms of sports injuries. Acute injuries occur quickly, such as when a person falls, suffers a blow, or twists a joint, whereas chronic injuries occur gradually over time as a result of misuse of one area of the body. Sports injuries are common, and they don’t just impact athletes. You can prevent sports injuries by training properly for any athletic activity you plan to participate in. Sports injury evaluation and treatment are offered by Dr. Nasseri, MD, and his team at Elite Urgent Care. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 6100 Dobbin Rd, Suite A Columbia, MD 21045.
Table of Contents:
What are the 5 most common sports injuries?
What are the causes of sports injuries?
What is injury prevention?
Why is injury prevention in sports important?
Whether you’re an athlete or not, a sports injury is inevitable if you lead an active lifestyle.
Sprains occur when sudden force is applied to a joint or bone that forms a joint, causing ligament damage. When a ligament is stretched, a minor sprain occurs, and when a ligament is completely ruptured or torn, a serious sprain occurs.
Muscle strains occur when muscles are forced to stretch or contract suddenly, usually in response to a change in speed or direction. In a mild strain, only a few muscle fibers are torn or damaged, whereas, in a severe strain, the muscle has been ruptured completely.
An impact to the skull can cause a concussion, a serious injury to the brain. The symptoms of severe or repeated concussions can last for a year or longer, even with minor concussions.
Broken bones are often caused by traumatic injuries, such as falls or collisions. Symptoms of a fracture are usually severe and painful, making it easy to identify.
The overuse of your tendons, bones, and joints can result in an injury if you train too hard, have an imbalance between strength and flexibility, align your body improperly, or practice incorrectly.
Poor training methods, structural abnormalities, muscle, tendon, and ligament weakness, and unsafe exercise environments are the most common causes of sports injuries. Poor training is one of the most common causes of injury. It takes 48 hours for muscles to recover after a workout, for example. It is also possible to become injured when a person increases their exercise intensity too quickly and does not stop when they feel pain during exercise.
Every person’s bone architecture is different, and most of us have some weak points where our arrangement of bone and muscle leaves us vulnerable to injury. It is important for individuals who are exerting themselves to be conscious of their limits and to listen to what their body is telling them.
You can prevent sports injuries by training properly for any athletic activity you plan to participate in. Training adequately for a marathon, for example, will dramatically reduce your injury risk. Start slowly and gradually build up your fitness routine if you decide to start a new one.
It is also important to wear the appropriate, properly fitted equipment for the activity that you have chosen. It is recommended for adults to alternate strength-training and cardiovascular exercises rather than repeating the same activity over and over again. Children need to participate in a variety of activities to avoid over-specializing in one sport. Children and adults also should get adequate rest between training sessions to avoid overexercising.
Every physical activity should include injury prevention because it not only keeps you healthy and safe but also helps you reach your training goals. Performing intense physical activity without adequate preparation can cause many different injuries.
An important first step towards a healthier, happier lifestyle is learning about injury prevention and implementing general tactics.
Unfortunately, most athletes do not realize the importance of this until they have been injured. A sports medicine doctor can advise you on your particular case and how to prevent future injuries.
A sports injury can be more than a minor setback that keeps you from physical activity for a couple of weeks. Constant and improper training practice exposes individuals to potentially severe injuries or the development of chronic and degenerative overuse conditions that may alter their ability to participate in activities as they would like to over the long term.
Sports injury treatment is available at Elite Urgent Care. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 6100 Dobbin Rd, Suite A Columbia, MD 21045. We serve patients from Columbia MD, Ellicott City MD, Laurel MD, Elkridge MD, Clarksville MD, Fulton MD, Jessup MD, and surrounding areas.