Sports Injuries
Below are some common sports injuries that you may come across.
The following five symptoms may indicate an injury:
- Pain
- Heat
- Redness
- Swelling
- Loss of function/range of movement
If any of these symptoms are experienced any activity should
be stopped immediately.
Attempting to work through symptoms such as these, or masking them with painkillers, may lead to a much more serious injury.
The most common form of injuries are soft tissue injuries.
A sprain occurs when ligaments (the fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone) are overstretched or torn – usually the damage is the result of an accident, i.e. twisting the ankle.
A strain occurs when a muscle or a tendon (the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone) is damaged. This type of injury can also occur as a result of an accident.
An overuse injury is an injury caused by an activity that places too much stress on one area of the body over an extended period of time.
This could be the type of treatment to be expected for rehabilitation after a sporting injury.
The
Vulkan Patella Strap is designed to provide effective compression
and support to the patella tendon and to relieve pain and pressure
under the kneecap.
- Lightweight and fully adjustable
- Comfortable and unrestricting fit
- Excellent for Patella Tendonitis and adolescent growing pains
- Fits left or right knee
- Minimises chance of future injuries