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ARE YOU READY FOR FALL SPORTS?
Withallthehustleandbustleofschoolstartingbackupcomesback-to- school shopping, new classes, and of course – fall sports! As you take on this new season of your sport, our team at Iberia Sports & Rehab wants to make sure you are as safe as possible. Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injuries annualy?Additionally, 3.5 million kids underthe age of 14 also receive treatmentforsports-related injuriesannually.Thisdoesn’teven include the number of adult athletes that get injured from a sport. Whatever age you are, or level of physical ability you may have, our certified hand therapists (CHTs) can help you recover from sports injuries that may affect your upper extremities and/or prevent them altogether. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get off the sideline and return toyoursport, contact Iberia Sports & Rehab today. We’llgetyouplayingthesportyou lovetoyourfullpotential innotime! How Do Sports Injuries Occur? “Sports injury” is a term that can be used to describe any injury sustainedwhile exercising orperforming some sort ofathletic activity. There are twoways inwhich sports injuries can occur: suddenly, such as one football player colliding with another, or over time, through repetitive motions, such as constantlystriking avolleyball. Simplyput, anything that results in pain while performing physical activity can be considered a sports injury. Some common sports injuries include: • Sprains. Your bones are connected to one another by ligaments. When a ligament is stretched beyond its limits, a sprain can occur.
Once the ligament is stretched, it is more likelythat the affected area will be sprained again in the future. • Strains orpulledmuscles. Yourmuscles and bones are connected by tendons. When a tendon is stretched beyond its limit, a strain or “pulled muscle” can occur. Once the tendon is stretched, it is more likelythat the affected areawill be strained again in the future. Both strains and strains are common in sports that require high impact in thewrists,elbows,andshoulders,suchasvolleyball, football,tennis, or baseball. • Flexortendinitis. This is an overuse injurythat causes swelling in the tendons that controlyourhand movement, making it difficult to bend your fingers and move your hand or elbow. Flexor tendinitis is typically associated with sports that require constant throwing, such as softball, baseball, football, or shot put. • Frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder can result from either an acute injuryoranoveruse injury. Itoccurswhenthetissue inyourshoulder thickens or scar tissue forms, causing your shoulder to feel as if it’s being “squeezed” and making it difficult to move. • Rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tears can occur from either acute or overuse causes, as well. For example, falling on an outstretched arm, sustaining a blow to the shoulder, or partaking in repetitive overhead motions (such as those in volleyball, swimming, softball, baseball, tennis, or football) can all result in rotator cuff tears. This occurs when the muscles or tendons that surround the shoulder joint become damaged or torn.
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