Acute Injuries & Trauma
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. A sprain is an injury or tear of one or more ligaments that commonly occurs at the wrist, knee, ankle or thumb.
Muscle Injuries
A muscle injury also called a muscle strain or a pulled muscle can occur when a muscle is overstrained. This can happen during sports or regular activities.
Ligament Injuries
Ligaments are tough, fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect one bone to another bone, providing stability and support to joints.
Tendon Injuries
Tendons are powerful fibrous cords which connect muscle to bone. When you overstretch a tendon, it can rupture (tear) completely or partially. This rupturing of the tendon due to overstretching is known as a tendon injury.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are injuries sustained by athletes or active individuals while playing indoor or outdoor sports such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis, or while exercising.
Workplace Injuries
Injuries at the workplace range from minor cuts or bruises which are non-fatal to injuries such as severe fractures or trauma that can be fatal.
Soft Tissue Injury
A soft tissue injury is a damage to the soft tissues of the body such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It excludes injuries to the bones and internal organs such as the lungs and heart.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall injuries are defined as physical damage or harm sustained when a person slips, trips, or falls due to hazardous conditions.
Burners and Stingers
Burners and stingers are common neck or shoulder injuries characterized by intense burning or stinging pain which can radiate from the neck to the hand.
Trauma
Burners and stingers are common neck or shoulder injuries characterized by intense burning or stinging pain which can radiate from the neck to the hand.
Neck Pain
Common neck pain may occur from muscle strain or tension from everyday activities including poor posture, prolonged use of a computer and sleeping in an uncomfortable position.
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, usually caused by a sudden forceful jerk commonly occurring because of an automobile accident, sports injuries or an accidental fall.
Back Pain
Back pain or backache is the pain felt in the back that may originate from damage to the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Spine Injuries
Spine injuries in athletes are defined as damage sustained by the spine as a result of physical trauma or overuse in people who are actively involved in sports.
Muscle Spasm
Muscle spasms (cramps) are a sudden, involuntary, and often painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. It usually occurs without warning and can last from a few seconds to several minutes.
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