Netball is one of the most popular Australian sports, which is played in teams. Netball is popular among sports women. However, male and mixed competitions are also happening. This game puts a lot of physical stress on the players as they have to be highly active to escape from the opponent with good speed and [...]
A basic knowledge of the specific injuries in sports is essential to treat, prevent and take precautions against the same. Gymnastics is one of the sports most prone to injuries owing to its sophisticated, gravity defying movements.
Just as with any sport or fitness endeavor, there is a risk of injury in martial arts training. However, contrary to what some people may believe, this risk is no higher than in sports such as football, rugby, soccer, wrestling, or any other sports.
The most common golf injuries occur in the lower back, elbows, shoulders, hands and wrists, and are generally defined as either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries.
Football or soccer injuries are part and parcel of playing football/soccer and are inevitable no matter at what level the athlete plays the sport. However, the key to a quick recovery is the knowledge of how to manage the injury to speed up healing.
Bicycling is a great, low-impact sport, but it isn’t without risk of injury. Most cycling injuries occur due to poor bike fit or improper riding technique. It’s important to have the bike adjusted to one’s body because proper bike fit can prevent pain and injury.
Knee pain: Knee pain is extremely common in cyclists. In order [...]
Cricketers are expected to train longer, harder, and earlier in life to excel in their chosen sport. The repetitive nature of the game and the need often to be out on the field of play for long periods further predispose cricketers to a wide range of injuries. Injury can occur during any phase of the [...]
Basketball is a very popular sport throughout the world. People participate in the sport at all levels of competition. Injury is very common in this sport. Basketball injuries can be placed under two general categories: overuse injuries and acute (traumatic) injuries.
Sports players in athletics are most prone to muscle and tendon injuries. Both of these can be very traumatic. Common examples are hamstring pulls while sprinting, or a direct blow to a muscle, or overuse such as in Achilles tendinitis.
