Sports injuries

Common types of sports injuries

GPs and staff in casualty units tend to see the same types of sports injury over and over again:

  • Ankle sprains, with symptoms including pain, swelling and stiffness
  • Bruising
  • Concussion, a mild reversible brain injury from a blow to the head that may cause loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness and short term memory loss
  • Cuts and grazes, most often on the hands and knees
  • Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Often a result of not taking in enough fluid during sports
  • Dental damage, including broken teeth and jaws. A rugby player's speciality!
  • Groin strain, arising from stretched or torn muscles
  • Hamstring strain. Symptoms include pain, swelling and bruising
  • Knee injuries. Usually damage to the ligaments, tendons or cartilage leading to pain, swelling and stiffness
  • A bloody or broken nose, caused by a direct blow
  • Stress fractures, particularly in the lower limbs. The result of repeated jumping or running on hard surfaces

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Remember, you should always see a doctor if pain persists after a couple of days to determine the extent of the damage.

 

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The information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from your pharmacist, doctor or NHS Direct. Always seek medical advice if you are unsure of the treatment required or dial 999 in an emergency.