Sports Injuries
Sports injuries in all age groups are a major burden to the health sector and the community.
Follow the links below to find information on injury prevention in various sports from lawn bowls to running.
Reviewed December 2011
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| Title: | Feet - relief for pain and injury |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Foot and leg pain or injury can be caused by many things. The way the foot and leg move is important. Shin splints is a common pain which affects the shin area during or after sport. Sesamoiditis and plantar fasciitis are common foot problems. Flat feet or fallen arches are not a factor in foot pain. Podiatrists assess abnormalities in foot and leg movement - as well as techniques, surfaces and footwear - when determining causes and treatment of foot and leg pain. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Play Safety |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information on safety issues for children when playing and using play equipment, including information on sports injuries and playground and bicycle safety. |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Title: | Shin pain (shin splints) - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Shin pain or shin splints encompasses a few specific conditions causing pain down the shin or along the inside of the lower leg. |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Posterior tibial tendon injury - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Injury to the tibialis posterior tendon, which helps to point the foot down and in, may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Piriformis syndrome - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Piriformis syndrome involves the piriformis muscle of the buttock compressing and irritating the sciatic nerve. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | ITB syndrome - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | ITB syndrome is inflammation of the iliotibial band, the strong band of thick tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Calf strain or tear - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Calf strain or tear is caused by overstretching or tearing of either of the 2 calf muscles. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Hamstring strain or tear - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | A hamstring strain or tear involves over-stretching one of the 3 hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Corked thigh - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Corked thigh is caused by bleeding into the thigh muscle - usually caused by a direct blow to the thigh during contact sports. Treatment involves RICE. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Golfer's elbow - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Golfer's elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow. |
| Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Title: | Achilles tendinitis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. It can be caused by overly tight calf muscles and excessive uphill or downhill running, amongst other things. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Groin strain - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Groin strain commonly involves a partial tear of the adductor muscles of the inner thigh. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Sporting injuries - treating them |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | If you play in an organised team then your coach will have some level of first aid training. |
| Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Title: | Patellofemoral pain syndrome (kneecap pain) - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common disorders of the knee, accounting for up to one in every 4 knee injuries. |
| Date: | Jul 2008 |
| Title: | Sports injuries quiz |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out more about some common sports injuries by taking this quick quiz. |
| Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Title: | Sun safety tips - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Helpful tips for playing it safe in the sun this summer! |
| Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Title: | Animation: sports injuries - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | View our animation of some common sports injuries. Click on the injured part of the body to see a diagram and description of the injury. |
| Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Title: | Kneecap pain - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Kneecap pain, also known as runner's knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is characterised by pain at the front or middle edge of the knee or behind the kneecap. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Hospitalised sports injury 2002-03 |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Description: | It is common for persons participating in sport to be injured. Only a minority of these injuries require hospitalisation. However, hospitalised injuries are usually more severe and costly than others. |
| Date: | Mar 2006 |
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