Read on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries.
Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports.
What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.
A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. Dislocations happen more often among teens.
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.
Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground.
Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia).
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals.
A stress fracture happens when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly.
Dehydration is when you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Home trampolines are popular and seem like lots of fun, but they're also dangerous. They cause thousands of injuries every year in the U.S.
Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with activity and sweat less.
Detailed information on overuse injuries in children, including jumper's knee, patellar tendonitis, little leaguers' elbow or shoulder, and more.
A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
Because they are still growing, children are more susceptible to sports injuries. Half of those injuries could be prevented with proper safety gear, safer playing environments, and established safety rules.
Muscle cramps -- involuntary muscle contractions -- are common. But even though they can be quite painful, they don't cause damage.
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.