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Soccer
Common injuries: Ankle sprain, ACL tear, and shin splints. Prevention strategies: Ankle strengthening exercises, proprioceptive training, and proper shin guards.
Rock Climbing
Common injuries: Finger and shoulder tendon injuries, knee strains, and ankle sprains. Prevention strategies: Proper hold technique, flexibility training, and gradual increase in difficulty.
Football
Common injuries: Concussions, knee injuries, and ankle sprains. Prevention strategies: Proper tackling technique, strength and conditioning, and flexibility training.
Martial Arts
Common injuries: Concussions, sprains and strains, and bruises. Prevention strategies: Proper technique, flexibility training, and protective sparring gear.
Lacrosse
Common injuries: Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and head injuries. Prevention strategies: Proper fitting cleats, dynamic stretching, and impact drills conditioning.
Dance
Common injuries: Ankle sprains, knee injuries, and hip impingement. Prevention strategies: Dance technique training, core strengthening, and flexibility work.
Equestrian
Common injuries: Falls resulting in fractures, concussions, and muscle strains. Prevention strategies: Wearing a certified helmet, proper riding technique, and rider's fitness conditioning.
Golf
Common injuries: Golfer's elbow, back pain, and wrist tendinitis. Prevention strategies: Grip technique optimization, core strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Wrestling
Common injuries: Skin infections, knee injuries, and shoulder strains. Prevention strategies: Hygiene practices, strength training, and proper technique during holds and throws.
Boxing
Common injuries: Hand and wrist injuries, concussions, and shoulder dislocations. Prevention strategies: Correct punching technique, hand wrapping, and strength training.
Bowling
Common injuries: Wrist tendinitis, elbow bursitis, and knee strain. Prevention strategies: Proper bowling technique, strength training for wrist and arm, and use of the right weight ball.
Gymnastics
Common injuries: Wrist sprains, ACL injuries, and Achilles tendon ruptures. Prevention strategies: Supervised practice, core strength exercises, and gradual skill progression.
Cheerleading
Common injuries: Ankle sprains, back injuries, and wrist injuries. Prevention strategies: Proper stunt technique, strength and flexibility training, and spotter training.
Basketball
Common injuries: Ankle sprain, jumper's knee, and finger injuries. Prevention strategies: Strength training, proper jumping technique, and finger taping or guards.
Swimming
Common injuries: Swimmer's shoulder, knee tendinitis, and neck pain. Prevention strategies: Stroke technique improvement, rotator cuff strengthening, and core stability exercises.
Snowboarding
Common injuries: Wrist fractures, ankle sprains, and shoulder dislocations. Prevention strategies: Wrist guard use, ankle strengthening exercises, and wearing protective gear.
Skateboarding
Common injuries: Wrist fractures, knee injuries, and concussions. Prevention strategies: Wearing protective gear, learning fall techniques, and skatepark etiquette.
Tennis
Common injuries: Tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and ankle sprains. Prevention strategies: Proper racket grip size, shoulder strengthening exercises, and agility drills.
Field Hockey
Common injuries: Hand and finger injuries, ankle sprains, and knee ligament injuries. Prevention strategies: Use of protective gear, ankle proprioception exercises, and core strengthening.
Rowing
Common injuries: Lower back pain, knee injuries, and wrist tendinitis. Prevention strategies: Proper rowing technique, core strengthening exercises, and regular stretching.
Cricket
Common injuries: Hamstring strains, lower back pain, and shoulder injuries. Prevention strategies: Bowling technique review, strength and conditioning, and flexibility training.
Rugby
Common injuries: Concussions, shoulder injuries, and hamstring strains. Prevention strategies: Tackling technique instruction, strength training, and dynamic stretching.
Baseball
Common injuries: Rotator cuff injuries, elbow tendonitis, and hamstring strains. Prevention strategies: Pitch count limits, dynamic stretching, and strength training.
Cycling
Common injuries: Patellofemoral pain syndrome, wrist strains, and lower back pain. Prevention strategies: Bike fitting, core strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Table Tennis
Common injuries: Shoulder overuse injuries, wrist strains, and back pain. Prevention strategies: Proper stroke technique, paddle grip relaxation, and core stability exercises.
Ice Hockey
Common injuries: Concussions, shoulder dislocations, and wrist fractures. Prevention strategies: Use of appropriate protective gear, safe checking practices, and strength training.
Running
Common injuries: Runner's knee, stress fractures, and Achilles tendinopathy. Prevention strategies: Gradual increase in distance, appropriate footwear, and cross-training.
Volleyball
Common injuries: Finger injuries, patellar tendinopathy, and shoulder overuse injuries. Prevention strategies: Hand strength exercises, jump training programs, and rotator cuff strengthening.
Skiing
Common injuries: ACL tear, wrist fractures, and skier's thumb. Prevention strategies: Use of proper equipment, neuromuscular training, and flexibility exercises.
Squash
Common injuries: Eye injuries, Achilles tendon rupture, and elbow tendinitis. Prevention strategies: Suitable eye protection, calf muscle strengthening, and proper racket grip technique.
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