The Most Common Injuries in Athletes

Are you an athlete? Then you are probably no stranger to those little aches and pains after your activities. Those little aches and pains can often lead to more serious injury, and it is important that you know the signs to take care of yourself before things escalate.

These are the most common injuries in athletes:

• Tendon Pain such as Runner's & Jumper's Knee

• Also known as tendonitis, you will feel some tightness in your knee after repeatedly doing actions such as jumping. This repeated action causes your tendons to weaken, leading them to be more prone to ripping or tearing.

• Leg Ligament Issues such as MCL or ACL tears

• See a pattern here? Serious athlete’s knees sustain most of the injuries. Complete tears and rips in the MCL or ACL could mean surgeries and long recovery times.

• Arm Ligament Issues such as Tennis Elbow or Rotator Cuff Tears

• These are other ailments that are caused by repeated actions. The main symptom is pain and can be neutralized by taking pain relievers and resting as needed.

If you are an athlete looking to make a recovery plan, our certified professionals at Keystone Physical Therapy would love to help! Call us at 262-790-5775 so we can work with you to make a recovery plan.