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

19 Resources Found

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Title:	Feet - relief for pain and injury
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Helpful tips for playing it safe in the sun this summer!
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Animation: sports injuries - myDr.com.au
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
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
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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