Mind Body & Soul

Athletes and fitness buffs have one thing in common. These individuals are prone to injuries that could hamper their health and fitness goals. Sports injuries are, to a certain degree, hard to prevent especially if an athlete is engaged in a tough contact sport like basketball, football, or martial arts. Whether one is a professional, a weekend warrior, or a die-hard fitness enthusiast — athletes of all shapes, skills, and sizes are vulnerable to pain and injury.

Here are the body parts that are most prone to injury during training or competition:

Knee - Stiff and swollen joints make it difficult to do any bending. It usually feels worse the the morning or after a long period of inactivity. Long distance runners and cyclists often complain of knee pain.
Shoulder - This part of the body is particular stiff and painful either due to inactivity or over-exertion. Any kind of overuse can stress the shoulder joint or rotator cuffs. Muscles can be strained and tendons can become inflamed. Injuries to the shoulder are common among basketball and tennis players.

Shin - Shin splints is are an example of overuse injury, which means that they usually occur when individuals push their legs too hard or too long. This is common among marathoners.

Back - Stiffness, muscle spasm, and pain. Lower back pain is very common in peple who improperly carrying or lift heavy loads especially in sports like powerlifting, bodybuilding, and mountaineering.

Feet - Tingling, burning,numbness or pain under the heel are felt by athletes who sustain a foot injury. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is the foot version of the carpal tunnel syndrome, and is common with people who are flat footed.

Ankle - The most common ankle injuries is caused by stretching and tearing of the ligaments that surrounds this particular joint. Most sports pose a certain degree of risk for ankle injury. This is more prevalent among athletes who compete in judo, jiujitsu, Graeco-Roman wrestling, and other martial sports.

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