Sports injuries can be major or not so major. There are many different types, some being more devastating than others. Some sports injuries can be so major you could lose maybe a leg. There will be quite a lot of sports injuries that one will mention and they will be very common, and other almost impossible. The points one will be covering are the most common sports injuries, the worst sports injuries, and overcoming sports injuries.
The first point about sports injuries are the most common ones. One of the most common sports injuries people endure are strains and sprains. One can get this type of injuries in almost any physical activity one does. This happens when a ligament tear or gets overstretched ("The 5…show more content… They usually happen when there is a hit to the head. Not all concussions will make one lose consciousness. One might experience nausea, hard concentrating, loss of balance, dizziness, amnesia, disorientation, headaches, and others ("The 10 Most 1"). People who play football, hockey, boxing, soccer, gymnast, skiers or they wrestle usually get concussions. It can take two weeks to one month to heal by resting. Headaches can be subdued with acetaminophen. Multiple concussions can cause permanent brain damage. Returning to a sport too fast can result in another one, which can be fatal if one goes back too fast ("The 10 Most…show more content… This is also known as luxation. Contact sports such as football or excessive stretching or falling can cause dislocations. This usually requires medical treatment and can be treated as an emergency ("The 5 Most 1"). The bone may be able to be put back into place. But, the connective tissue around the joint may have severe damage. Fingers and hands are the most common dislocations with the shoulder close behind. Elbows, knees, and hips are less common ("The 5 Most 1"). Here are a few quotes that people have said about injuries. ¨I never had a serious injury that kept me out of a big competition. Now everyone has injuries - to their feet or their knees or their backs¨ (Katarina Witt 2 ). ¨I don't want people losing respect for me as a player. I want to go out in every game and perform to the highest level. I have no retirement plans. I've had a lot of injuries but I want to continue playing¨ (Robbie Fowler 2). ¨I had to face a lot coming through this journey, a lot of sacrifices, difficulties, challenges, and injuries¨ (Gabby Douglas
