Sports Injuries Directory
Sports injuries can happen to anyone. Most people have experienced minor injuries, such as an ankle sprain or a pulled muscle. Some injuries, such as tennis elbow, are due to overuse. Others, such as a concussion, are due to trauma. Some causes of sports injuries may be faulty equipment, improper warming up, or trying to increase your activity level too quickly. There are many other causes of injuries. Rest and ice may be sufficient treatment for minor injuries, but when in doubt, see your doctor. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how sports injuries are caused, what they look like, how to treat them, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Stress Fracture Prevention
Stress fractures are very common but can be prevented. Read these tips from WebMD for preventing this kind of injury.
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Eye Safety and Sports
Learn about eye safety and sports from the experts at WebMD.
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Coma: Types, Causes, Treatments, Prognosis
WebMD explains various types of coma -- what causes them, how they are treated, and the prognosis for a person in a coma.
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Neck Injuries in Sports: What You Should Know
Don’t let neck strains and sprains take you out of the game. The experts at WebMD tell you how to protect your neck and stay active.
Features
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Prevent Common Sports Injuries
Tips to help you steer clear of sprains, strains, and tears.
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Every Guy’s Guide to Healing Your Torn Knee Tendon
Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Garrett RIchards hit the field after a ruptured patellar tendon -- a rare injury for a baseball player. Learn about rehab and the long road back from this type of injury.
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UCL Tear and Tommy John Surgery: What You Need to Know
For a major-league pitcher, a torn elbow tendon means Tommy John surgery and a long stint in rehab.What's it like when it happens to a regular guy? Will you need surgery? What happens in rehab?
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Exercise Injuries to Your Arm
Which exercise injuries can affect your arms, elbows, and wrists? Get the facts from sports medicine experts.
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Fitness After Injury
Find out how Yolanda, a 56-year-old woman with knee and back problems, has overcome injuries to stay strong.
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Are You Exercising Too Much?
All those extra hours in the gym may be doing more harm than good.
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The Long, Hard Road: Garrett Richards
Follow pro athlete Garrett Richards, on the road to healing.
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Take a Knee: How to Get Past an Accident
Sports docs talk about how to recover from an injury.
Slideshows & Images
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Care for Bumps, Bruises, Sprains, and Strains
Need pain relief? Find out what to do if you’ve hit your head, sprained your ankle, or had a bruise, strain, or some other minor injury.
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How to Treat and Prevent Workout Injuries
You were a regular at the gym until a workout injury put you on the sidelines. Read on to figure out what happened, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future.
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Achilles Tendon (Human Anatomy): Picture, Definition, Injuries, Pain, and More
WebMD's Achilles Tendon Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and description of its function as well as conditions that affect the achilles tendon.
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What Is My Rotator Cuff?
Your shoulder does a lot of important things you might take for granted. Learn more about what your rotator cuff does and what may be making it hurt.