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What Are Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries refer to the damage of the bone, muscles, ligament or tendon that occur during exercise or play. They can tend to be of two types: acute injuries, occurring in a short time as a result of a fall, a hit, or a sudden twist, and overuse injury, accumulated gradually through constant tension and insufficient rest, such as inflammation of tendons or stress fracture.
These injuries are normally caused by bad form, over training and insufficient rest. Unless they are well treated, the two kinds may end up as long-term problems that impair performance and movement.
See a sports injury doctor in case you experience chronic pain, swelling, or difficulty moving.
Identifying Sports Injury Symptoms
Early detection of sports injuries contributes towards quicker recovery. The typical indicators that something is amiss are listed below:
- Sharp or dull pain in muscles or bones; can be sudden or persistent.
- Easy to see swelling, bruises or change of colour around the affected region.
- Deformity or misalignment — the bone or joint may look “out of place.”
- Difficulty moving or bearing weight — walking, lifting, or putting pressure is hard.
- Lack of strength or instability particularly in a joint during movement.
- Limited range of motion; the joint doesn’t move as freely as before.
Dr. Parth Bhavsar
MS Orthopedics, FIAAS, FIHPAS
10+ years of excellence in Orthopedic care, combining experience with advanced surgical techniques to deliver trusted outcomes.
Specialist in Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery), Joint Replacement, and Sports Injury Management. Widely recognized for his precision, compassionate approach, and expertise in complex trauma treatment.
Professional Experience
Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur
- Ex - Senior Resident
- Ex - Assistant Professor
GMERS & Sola Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Ex - Senior Resident
- Ex - Assistant Professor
Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Ex - Consultant – Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Specialist
Different Types of Sports Injuries
Tendinitis
Tendinitis is a common sports injury caused by repetitive motion over time, leading to inflammation of a tendon. Tendons, which connect muscles to bones, may become painful, stiff, and swollen, affecting movement and athletic performance.
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries
The overuse injuries are developed when performing the same movement numerous times. These include tennis elbow, runner knee, shin splints, stress skeletal fractures, tendinitis, and bursitis. They become bad when you do not get enough sleep, apply the correct method, or even control the amount of load that you apply to them.
Fractures
A fracture is a broken bone. It may be a minute line of crack or an entire fracture. Some typical locations are fingers, ankles and collarbones. Depending on the severity of the break, fractures require X-rays, and sometimes a cast or a surgery.
Minor Soft Tissue Injuries
These injuries are minor tears in muscles, tendons or ligaments. Examples: strains of the ankle, groin pulls, and low-back. They are painful during motion and rest, and tend to improve with the aid of RICE and time.
Severe Soft Tissue Injuries
These are severe compared to minor sprains. Consider ACL tears, Achilles tendon tears, and rotator cuff tears. These are unexpected injuries that normally require emergency medical treatment, X-rays, or scans and in other cases, surgery.
Concussions
A concussion is an injury to the head or the body of the brain that occurs when one gets hit or falls. The symptoms are a headache, sense of vertigo, confusion, visual disturbances, nausea, and inability to maintain balance.
Most Commonly Injured Body Parts in Sports Injuries
Best Sports Injury Specialist in Ahmedabad
Our Diagnostic Process
Good treatment greatly depends on good diagnosis. Our sports injury doctor employs a combination of physical examinations and imaging techniques to assess the injury.
- Physical Examination: An examination of swelling tenderness range of motion and injury history are all evaluated.
- X-rays: Reveal fractures, dislocations as well as joint misalignments with speed and efficiency.
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): MRI provides detailed images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue injuries.
- CT Scans: CT scans produce 3D images for complex fractures or internal tissue injuries.
Our Targeted Treatment Philosophy
The kind of injury requires different kinds of treatment depending on the severity of the injury. The first form of management is generally conservative in nature and proceeds to more specialized treatment as the disease advances.
- R.I.C.E. Method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation reduces swelling and provides early pain relief.
- Pain Management: OTC or prescription pain and inflammation drugs are used to manage the condition of pain and inflammation safely.
- Closed Reduction: Manual realignment of displaced bones or joints prevents further damage.
- Surgery: Surgical repair is needed for severe fractures, tears, or complex injuries.
- Immobilization: Casts or splints are used to support the injury in order to allow it to heal.
- Rehabilitation: Physical therapy restores strength, flexibility, and joint function after injury.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Care for Orthopedic Problems
Seek immediate help when you have experienced any of the following peril signs and our orthopedics professionals will help you as they are the symptoms that may qualify to be a serious illness that needs urgent medical treatment:
01
Deformity or Abnormal Bone Mobility
An injury may lead to a bone fracture or visible deformity, resulting in abnormal movement.
02
Severe Joint Pain
Sudden, intense joint pain caused by dislocation, locking, or injury may lead to excessive swelling.
03
Loss of Function
This is an inability to walk, joint movement, and carry out the usual daily functions.
04
Neurological Symptoms
numbness, tingling, weakness or burning pains in limbs.
05
Road traffic accident or sports injury
The sudden injury with a loud pop or tear, or Deformity
Why Choose Shivyaa Hospital for Expert Care?
Advanced Diagnostic Technologies
State-of-the-art imaging and interactive diagnostic equipment allow accurate assessment of eyes, bones, joints, or muscles. Precise diagnosis ensures effective treatment and accelerates recovery.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Individualized care plans are designed based on each patient’s symptoms and root causes. This guarantees optimal treatment for eye conditions, fractures, arthritis, or joint injuries.
24/7 Emergency Services
Round-the-clock emergency care provides immediate attention for acute eye diseases, trauma, fractures, or joint injuries, preventing complications and promoting faster recovery.
Expertise in Patient Care
Skilled specialists enhance treatment success rates for complex eye or orthopedic conditions, ensuring quicker recovery, improved function, and long-term health.