Knee Sports Injuries

An estimated 7 million Americans seek medical attention for sports-related injuries each year.¹ There are 2 types of sports medicine injuries:

• Overuse injuries - Occur over time from repetitive trauma to the tendons, bones, and joints
• Acute injuries - Usually result from a single traumatic event, like wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring muscle strains

10 Tips to Preventing Sports Injuries

• Have a routine physical
• Gradually increase time and intensity
• Visit a personal trainer
• Warm up slowly
• Don't workout on an empty stomach
• Drink before you exercise
• Listen to your body
• Rest
• Cross train
• Dress properly