Common Sports Injuries in Ballgames
Studies conducted on the subject show ballgames claim a lion’s share in injuries suffered during sports. Also, football presents the greatest risk for concussions of all sports, data suggest. In this article, we would talk about some of the most common injuries a player can suffer while playing various ballgames such as football, volleyball, racquetball, basketball, handball, etc.
Most common ballgame injuries
Concussions
In contact sports, concussions often happen during a tackle in the event of the head snapping and striking the ground.
How long does it take for Concussions to heal?
14-21 days
Hamstring strains
Hamstrings are the muscles that run from the bottom of our buttocks to the backs of our knees. A hamstring injury is a strain or tear to the tendons or large muscles at the back of the thigh.
How long does it take for hamstring strains to heal?
1 few days to months, depending on the severity
Muscle strain
A muscle injury to a muscle or a tendon is known as muscle strain. While overstretch can cause a minor strain, severe injuries can result in partial or complete tears in these tissues.
How long does it take for muscle strains to heal?
3-6 weeks to several months, depending on the severity
Knee ligament injuries
There are 4 ligaments in the knee that hold the thighbone to the shinbone. These include:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Due to sudden or wrong movements, all these ligaments can suffer injuries.
How long does it take for knee ligament tear to heal?
3-6 weeks to several months, depending on the severity
Ankle sprain
A sudden movement of the ankle or shock could stretch or tear the tough bands of ligaments that help hold the ankle bones together. This highly common ballgame injury is known as ankle sprain.
How long does it take for ankle sprain tear to heal?
2 to 12 weeks, depending on the severity
Rotator cuff strains
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, which is essential for stabilizing it. The repeated performing of overhead motions can cause rotator cuff tears.
How long does it take for rotator cuff sprain tear to heal?
4-18 months, depending on severity
Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendinitis is the injury of that band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. An overuse injury, Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in middle-aged people who play tennis or basketball.
How long does it take for Achilles tendonitis to heal?
6 weeks to several months, depending on the severity
Jumper’s knee
Repetitive strain can cause patellar tendonitis, more commonly known as jumper’s knee. In this condition, there is pain in the tendon that attaches the kneecap to the shinbone.
How long does it take for Jumper’s Knee to heal?
6-8 weeks to several months, depending on the severity
Shin splints
Shin splints or tibial stress syndrome is the pain caused by inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bone tissue around the shinbone.
How long does it take for Shin splints to heal?
3-6 months, depending on the severity
Metatarsal stress fractures
Metatarsal bones are the slender bones in the middle of your foot and your toes. A metatarsal stress fracture is a very small crack in the bone of the foot. This can happen from repetitive use.
How long does it take for Metatarsal stress fractures to heal?
4-12 weeks, depending on severity
