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Sports injuries

Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up…

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About Sports injuries

Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.

The most common sports injuries are:

  • Sprains and strains
  • Knee injuries
  • Swollen muscles
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Pain along the shin bone
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Dislocations

If you get hurt, stop playing. Continuing to play or exercise can cause more harm. Treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. Other possible treatments include pain relievers, keeping the injured area from moving, rehabilitation, and sometimes surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Source: Sports Injuries, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine (USA) (opens in a new tab). Our doctors will add their own guidance for patients in Nagpur here.

Doctors who treat sports injuries

Questions patients ask

Which doctor treats sports injuries at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Sports injuries is treated in our Orthopaedics and Physiotherapy departments, by Dr. Abhinav Bhatnagar, Dr. Parish Bhoutkar, Dr. Shraddha Chijwani, and Dr. Ashish Ashokrao Bhange.

How do I book an appointment for sports injuries?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains sports injuries in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z