Soccer Injuries – How Often & Why? Most soccer injuries affect the lower extremities and current research shows that most soccer injuries are caused by direct trauma, such as a collision with an opponent or landing awkwardly from a jump. Approximately one quarter to one third of all soccer injuries are due to indirect trauma…
Understanding Shoulder Dislocations: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Introduction: A dislocated shoulder is a common sports injury that can happen to anyone, from athletes to everyday individuals. While they are often painful and debilitating there are strategies to help individuals manage and minimise the risk of shoulder dislocations. In this blog, we’ll delve into the…
In rugby league, like in any contact sport, acute injuries are unfortunately quite common. Given it is a contact sport, most injuries are traumatic after a hard tackle, however some can be non-traumatic as the game includes frequent bursts of sprinting, cutting and acceleration. The most common injuries in rugby league include: Concussion: Those…