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Common Sports Injuries
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ACL Tear
Affected area: Anterior Cruciate Ligament in the knee; Common cause: Sudden stops or changes in direction
Plantar Fasciitis
Affected area: Plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot; Common cause: Excessive running or walking, inadequate footwear, or a high arch
Ankle Sprain
Affected area: Ligaments of the ankle; Common cause: Rolling, twisting, or turning the ankle in an awkward way
Shin Splints
Affected area: Muscles, tendons and bone tissue around the tibia; Common cause: Stress on shinbone and the tissues attaching the shinbone to the muscles surrounding it
Concussion
Affected area: Brain; Common cause: A blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain
Hamstring Strain
Affected area: Hamstring muscles; Common cause: Overstretching or forcefully contracting the muscles, often during sprinting or jumping
Tennis Elbow
Affected area: Tendons of the forearm muscles attaching to the lateral epicondyle; Common cause: Repetitive use of the forearm, often seen in racquet sports
Groin Pull
Affected area: Muscles of the inner thigh; Common cause: Sudden movement or forceful impact during sports
Meniscus Tear
Affected area: Meniscus cartilage in the knee; Common cause: Twisting or turning quickly with the foot planted
Rotator Cuff Injury
Affected area: Rotator cuff muscles and tendons in the shoulder; Common cause: Repetitive overhead motion or a sudden blow
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