Most Common Injuries In Football!

Most Common Injuries In Football!

Football being a contact sport, there are high chances of one getting injured. The intensity, the pressure and the speed at which a game is played leads to injuries.

Today we look at the most common injuries that occur during the game.

ACL injuries - 

The anterior cruciate ligament in the knee can becomes damaged or torn when a player is impacted from the front or rear.

MCL injuries -

Injury to the medial collateral ligament in the knee is also very common because it occurs when the knee is impacted from the side.

Torn meniscus - 

When a player rotates their body while a foot stays planted, the knee can twist, causing the meniscus to tear.

Ankle sprains and strains - 

Perhaps the most common injury in all sports, ankles are susceptible to soft tissue damage when pivoting, changing direction, or putting too much pressure on the joint.

Muscle contusions - 

A strong impact to a large muscle, usually in the thigh, can cause a contusion. This is basically a large, deep bruise that can impair muscle function.

Torn hamstrings - 

Bursts of speed can cause the hamstrings to tear if the player is not conditioned or properly warmed up.

Shoulder tendinitis -

Frequent throwing can cause overuse injuries like shoulder tendinitis from repetitive motions.

Shoulder separation or dislocation -

A direct blow below the shoulder can cause a separation of the acromioclavicular joint, while a dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus detaches from the scapula.