Common Sports Injuries
Physical activity is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health and keep yourself looking and feeling great. Unfortunately, many sports also carry injury risks that could limit your activity for weeks or even months. High impact sports can be especially hard on the body, causing injuries from overuse, strain, or a single blow to the body. If you or someone you love has sustained a sports injury, do not hesitate to visit the emergency medical professionals of the Bellaire Emergency Center today.
Types of Injuries to Watch For
Some injuries are much more common in athletics than others. Typically the parts of the body that are most likely to be injured are those that are regularly exposed to impact, such as the knee, elbow, ankle, or shoulder. Some common injuries that athletes should beware of include:
- Muscle strain or pull
- Runner’s knee
- Shin splints
- Tennis elbow
- Sprained ankle
- Lower back injury
- ACL injury
Any of these can be a painful injury that limits your motion and your ability to enjoy your sport. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to limit the effects of your injury and to reduce the recovery time as much as possible. Ignoring an injury often leads to more severe harm and a much longer required healing time. At the Bellaire Emergency Center, we are prepared to treat all kinds of sports injuries at a moment’s notice so that you can recover and get back in the game as fast as possible.
Contact Us
Our Houston area emergency clinic is proud to offer 24/7 emergency medical services to treat your injury or illness anytime of the day or night. To learn more about our services and how we can help you, contact the Bellaire Emergency Center by calling 713-669-9900.
