ZANESVILLE, OHIO (November 12, 2009) – Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville (OAZ) recently released the Top Ten Sports Injuries in Ohio list. Board-certified physicians and physical therapists at OAZ treat these injuries regularly and are ready to help athletes in southeast Ohio.
“Athletes face a variety of injuries,” said Dr. Karl Saunders, president of OAZ said. “Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville see this as a great opportunity to remind athletes to take precautions when participating in sports.”
Top Ten Sports Injuries in Ohio:
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.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: ACL partial or complete tears can occur when an athlete changes direction rapidly, twists without moving the feet, slows down abruptly, or misses a landing from a jump
Broken Shoulder: A shoulder fracture typically refers to a total or partial break to either the clavicle (collar bone) or the neck of the humerus (arm bone). It generally is from an impact injury, such as a fall or blow to the shoulder
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness: Muscle pain, stiffness or soreness that occurs 24-48 hours after unaccustomed, or particularly intense exercise.
Hamstring Pull, Tear, or Strain: Hamstring injuries are common among runners. The hamstring muscles run down the back of the leg from the pelvis to the lower leg bones, and an injury can range from minor strains to total rupture of the muscle.
Knee Pain: Knee pain is extremely common in athletes. In order to treat the cause of the pain, it is important to have an evaluation and proper diagnosis.
Shoulder Tendonitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome: These conditions are similar and often occur together. If the rotator cuff and bursa are irritated, inflamed, and swollen, they may become squeezed between the head of the humerus and the acromion.
Stress Fracture: Stress fractures in the leg are often the result of overuse or repeated impacts on a hard surface
Tendonitis: Tendonitis is a common sports injury that often occurs from overuse. Tendonitis can cause deep, nagging pain that is caused by inflammation of tendons. Treating tendonitis consists of rest, medication, physical therapy or changes to equipment or technique
Tennis Elbow: The number one reason people see their doctor is for elbow pain. It is considered a cumulative trauma injury that occurs over time from repeated use of the muscles of the arm and forearm that lead to small tears of the tendons.
About Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville
Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville is a full service, comprehensive, state-of-the-art orthopaedic center, with a mission dedicated to relieving pain and restoring an active
lifestyle in each of the patients they treat. Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville has a team of highly skilled and board certified orthopaedic surgeons, as well as specialized health care professionals. For more information, visit www.OrthoZane.com.
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Contact:
Megan Shroy, Paul Werth Associates, (614) 224-8114, 236, [email protected]
