1. Common Injuries Sports Medicine I

2. Ligament Sprains Caused by multi- directional forces Caused by multi- directional forces Sports with cleats pose a greater risk Sports with cleats pose a greater risk Torsion most often damages menisci Torsion most often damages menisci Caused by Caused by –Weakness –Imbalances –Poor mechanics

3. Ligament Grades Grade I: Tissues are stretched Grade I: Tissues are stretched Grade II: A portion of one or more ligaments is torn. Grade II: A portion of one or more ligaments is torn. Grade III: One or more ligaments have been completely torn. Grade III: One or more ligaments have been completely torn.

4. Patella Tendinitis Originates from quadriceps tendon Originates from quadriceps tendon Excessive stress can cause inflammation Excessive stress can cause inflammation Reports pain after exercising Reports pain after exercising Swelling may be present Swelling may be present Cold: reduces pain with rest to help with inflammation Cold: reduces pain with rest to help with inflammation

5. Chondromalacia Patella Very common Very common Painful degenerative condition Painful degenerative condition Irritation and softening of the cartilage on posterior patella Irritation and softening of the cartilage on posterior patella Causes unusual tracking Causes unusual tracking Can elicit pain Can elicit pain –Running –Jumping –Kneeling –Climbing stairs

7. Osgood-Schlatter Conditions Common in adolescents due to rapid growth during “growth spurts” Common in adolescents due to rapid growth during “growth spurts” Characterized by swelling Characterized by swelling Can lead to chronic knee irritation and pain Can lead to chronic knee irritation and pain Symptoms disappear after adolescence, but a bony prominence remains Symptoms disappear after adolescence, but a bony prominence remains Complains of severe pain Complains of severe pain –Jumping –Running –Kneeling –After athletic activity

9. Muscular Strains Common causes: Common causes: –Lack of strength –Repetitive overuse –Improper technique –Inadequate warm-up Pain primarily in soft tissue Pain primarily in soft tissue Treat using RICE Treat using RICE Common to quadriceps and hamstrings Common to quadriceps and hamstrings