Dismiss Modal

Types

Sports Injuries

Choose a preferred language

Many sports injuries need clinical care by a healthcare provider. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Overview of Sports Injuries

Exercise

Exercise and the Aging Person

Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Preventing Sports Injuries

Sports and Fractures

Shin Splints

© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

Get Connected to a Care Manager

Get Connected
Related Articles
Read article
Orthopedics
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground.

Read article
Orthopedics
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).

Read article
Orthopedics
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer and Baseball Elbow)

Medial epicondylitis causes pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow. Read on to learn about this condition.

Read article
Orthopedics
Stress Fractures of the Foot

Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports.