During sports or physical activities, the most injured parts are usually
the shoulders, hips, and knees. Among these injuries are the following:
Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that connects the arm
and the shoulder. This injury can be caused by repetitive movements, a sudden
or violent body motion shift, or the natural progression of aging. Symptoms of
a rotator cuff tear includes pain on the affected shoulder, weakness during arm
movement, and a crackling sensation in the area.
Labral Tears
The labrum is found in the shoulders and the hips. It forms a ring
around the edge of the joints' bony socket. Symptoms of labral tears on the
hips include pain and a catching feeling on the hip joint. Shoulder injury
symptoms include pain accompanying even the simplest movements, loss of
strength, and a locking feeling. Treatment for this kind of injury may include
pain relievers and physical therapy.
Knee Injuries
The most common type of knee injury is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
(ACL) tear and the meniscal tear. When the ACL is injured, a popping sound is
heard and the knee may feel like it's giving out. Treatment for ACL involves
reconstructing the injured ligament with a tissue graft. Meniscal tears, on the
other hand, may start with pain and stiffness or swelling on the knee. Some
people are still able to move despite a tear in their meniscus. However, the
knee becomes stiff and swollen after 2 to 3 days.
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