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Sports Rehabilitation: Lower Limb Injuries

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Sports Rehabilitation: Lower Limb Injuries

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Case Description

Sports activities play an important role in today’s society. However, as many people become involved in these activities, the number of sports-related injuries for football players also increases drastically. Sports injuries are common and can occur throughout our body to bones, muscles, tendons,...

Case Summary

  • Injuries in sports can be categorized as acute traumatic injuries or cumulative overuse injuries, along with conditions like muscle cramps, sprains, strains, fractures, and unconsciousness. Common examples include ankle sprains, knee strains, hamstring issues, shin splints, and tendinopathies. Players often hide injuries due to fear of being sidelined, leading to repeated muscle strain and growth impairment. Injury types vary with age and intensity, with younger players experiencing abrasions and sprains, while older players may face fractures.

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Dr. Murtuza Sabuwala

Dr. Murtuza Sabuwala

Founder of Ultimate Performance, Sports Rehabilitation Centre, Kolkata

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