Sports Injuries

Americans suffer almost 9 million sports injuries every year, making this type of injury one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care. At AssociatesMD, the expert team offers personalized sports injury care to safely and quickly get you back to your normal lifestyle. Call the office in Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Margate, Dania Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today to schedule a visit or book an appointment online.

What is a sports injury?

A sports injury is any bodily damage that occurs while you’re exercising. Sports injuries can affect your bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nearly any other part of your body. Some common sports injuries include:

• Muscle strains
• Ligament strains and sprains
• Bone fractures
• Joint dislocation
• Shin splints
• Tendon rupture

Many sports injuries don’t seem that serious at first, but if you don’t take care of the problem right away, it can often worsen and cause lasting damage.

What causes sports injuries?

Some of the main reasons you may experience a sports injury include:

• Overtraining: Some mild muscle soreness is a good thing. It means that your muscles are breaking down and rebuilding themselves. But too much training, whether it’s too much intensity, overly long exercise sessions, or both, can lead to serious injury that can cause major soreness and pain.
• Lack of conditioning: To exercise safely, especially when it comes to sports, you need to condition your body. Body conditioning exercises help you essentially build up your body so it’s strong and flexible enough to handle intense exercise. If you start a strenuous exercise program or jump into a new sport without conditioning, you’re at risk for a sports injury.
• Improper technique: Improper technique means that your stances and movements aren’t correct. This puts your whole body at risk for a sports injury. Before you start any new sport or activity, make sure you research the proper techniques to reduce your risk.
• The wrong equipment: The wrong equipment, whether it’s improper shoes, a lack of protective padding, or something else, is a very common cause of sports injuries. Before you start playing, make sure you’re protected head to toe in the way that’s recommended for your activity.

Of course, sometimes a sports injury is caused by bad luck or unfortunate timing, even if you’re well-prepared and protected. No matter why your sports injury happened, AssociatesMD has all your recovery needs covered.

How do you treat sports injuries?

After your provider diagnoses the problem using the in-office equipment at AssociatesMD, they create an effective recovery plan.

You likely need to rest for a prescribed period of time to allow your body to fully recover. Your provider may prescribe medication to reduce your inflammation and pain. Depending on the injury, you may need an immobilizing device like a splint, boot, or cast.

The team can give you personalized advice regarding your return to full function. Remember, rushing it could make your injury worse.

For any sports injury, call AssociatesMD or book an appointment online today.