Sports injuries are injuries that are caused by participation in a sporting event. In many cases, these types of injuries are due to Overuse injuries of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, runner's knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while tennis elbow is a misnomer for a repetitive stress injury at the elbow, although it does often occur with tennis players.

Injuries are a common occurrence in professional sports and most teams have a staff of therapists and close connections to the medical community. Controversy has arisen at times when teams have made decisions that could threaten a players long-term health for short term gain.

Injuries normally related to specific sports

Running

• Iliotibial band syndrome
• Shin splints

Injury

External Links

• Osteopathy and Sports Injuries

• Purple Medical Blog Reasons For Dangerous Medical Problems in Sports