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The most common aches, pains and injuries from playing football
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com
Updated: January 23, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
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Football injuries are common and range from minor annoying aches and pains to serious injuries. It’s important to use the right pads and protective gear, but even so, the following pains and injuries are not uncommon.
Knee and Leg
Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL/PCL)Injuries
Injuries to the Meniscus
Groin Pull
Hamstring Pull, Tear, or Strain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Pulled or Strained Calf Muscle
Shin Splints
Sprains and Strains
Hip Pointer
Head, Neck and Shoulder
Concussion
Shoulder Fracture (Fractured Calvicle)
Torn Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Dislocation
Whip Lash
Neck Strain
Burner or Stinger of the Neck
Foot and Ankle injuries
Ankle Sprains
The most common of all ankle injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when there is a stretching and tearing of ligaments surrounding the ankle joint.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a chronic injury that occurs primarily from overuse and it felt as pain in back of the ankle. If this is ignored it may increase your risk of Achilles Tendon Rupture.
Blisters
Blisters are fluid-filled sacks on the surface of the skin that commonly occurs on the hands, or the feet.
Turf Toe
Hand injuries
Wrist Sprains
Finger Fractures
Wrist tendinitis
Back
Muscle Strains of the Back
Low Back Pain
Herniated Disks
Backaches and Stress
Other Football Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are the most common type of football injury. The best immediate treatment for sprains and strains is the R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
Muscle Cramps
A cramp is a sudden, intense pain caused by a muscle involuntary and forcibly contracting muscle that does not relax. Similar to, but not the same as a Side Stitch.
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
This is some muscle soreness may be felt from 12-48 hours following the activity.
Overtraining Syndrome
Overtraining syndrome frequently occurs in athletes who are training for competition or a specific event and train beyond the body's ability to recover.
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The most common aches, pains and injuries from playing football
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com
Updated: January 23, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
See More About:muscle strains and sprainsinjury preventioncommon running injuries
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Football injuries are common and range from minor annoying aches and pains to serious injuries. It’s important to use the right pads and protective gear, but even so, the following pains and injuries are not uncommon.
Knee and Leg
Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL/PCL)Injuries
Injuries to the Meniscus
Groin Pull
Hamstring Pull, Tear, or Strain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Pulled or Strained Calf Muscle
Shin Splints
Sprains and Strains
Hip Pointer
Head, Neck and Shoulder
Concussion
Shoulder Fracture (Fractured Calvicle)
Torn Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Dislocation
Whip Lash
Neck Strain
Burner or Stinger of the Neck
Foot and Ankle injuries
Ankle Sprains
The most common of all ankle injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when there is a stretching and tearing of ligaments surrounding the ankle joint.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a chronic injury that occurs primarily from overuse and it felt as pain in back of the ankle. If this is ignored it may increase your risk of Achilles Tendon Rupture.
Blisters
Blisters are fluid-filled sacks on the surface of the skin that commonly occurs on the hands, or the feet.
Turf Toe
Hand injuries
Wrist Sprains
Finger Fractures
Wrist tendinitis
Back
Muscle Strains of the Back
Low Back Pain
Herniated Disks
Backaches and Stress
Other Football Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are the most common type of football injury. The best immediate treatment for sprains and strains is the R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
Muscle Cramps
A cramp is a sudden, intense pain caused by a muscle involuntary and forcibly contracting muscle that does not relax. Similar to, but not the same as a Side Stitch.
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
This is some muscle soreness may be felt from 12-48 hours following the activity.
Overtraining Syndrome
Overtraining syndrome frequently occurs in athletes who are training for competition or a specific event and train beyond the body's ability to recover.
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