Question 1

how do i know a sports injury isnt something i can just walk off?

Accepted Answer

Try walking on it: Most sports related injuries are mild enough that formal medical attention is not necessary. Pain with routine use is a predictable symptom that should alarm individuals to seek medical attention for at least an informed opinion and an injury specific examination. If no pain, obvious deformity, skin break, or sense of joint looseness (laxity) is present, an attempt at "return to play" is safe.

Question 2

could my hymen have broken when i was younger through a sports injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it is possible since it is a thin tissue that can easily "break" upon impact. Something as simple as riding a bike could cause this.

Question 3

i've had a bruise on knee for almost a week from a sports injury, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Ice.: There's not much to do for a bruise. They usually got away in about 2 weeks. Icing the knee, several times per day, may speed up the process.

Question 4

how common are sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Very: basketball players are most frequently injured. Football players are most severely injured

Question 5

no sports injuries. works out every other day?

Accepted Answer

Need more specifics: What is your exact question?  Yes it is ok to work out every other day.

Question 6

are female athletes more prone to sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In a recent survey it was found that, sportswomen are eight times more likely to suffer injury like anterior cruciate ligament (acl) than men. It is considered as an epidemic. The study also confirmed the fact that more than thousands of sportswomen undergo ACL operations each year.   Hips, back and shoulders – women players in the sport of rugby are more prone to shoulder injuries.

Question 7

is it possible to fully recover from sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This depends on the injury sustained and the severity of the injury.

Question 8

after getting a sports injury, what steps should you take?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: If you have sustained a sports injury it is best to be seen by a sports physician for evaluation and guidance on how to safely return to your desired level of activity.  Depending on the injury you may be told to take a period of time off from your sport, be given exercises to do at home or to participate in a structured physical therapy program.

Question 9

what is the type of tape used for dealing with sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The most common type of tape used for sporting injuries is canvas athletic tape.  However, other types may also be used depending on the situation.

Question 10

what is the best brand of medicine for pain related to inflamed sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatories: Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) are the two most common but there are several others that work through the same pathways to help inflammation.

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