!!! Chronic injuries

Question 1

What are chronic injuries?

Answer 1

Chronic injuries are injuries that slowly develop due to overuse
E.g. tennis elbow

Question 2

What are stress fractures?

Answer 2

1. A stress fracture is a tiny crack in the surface of a bone caused by overuse
2. Stress fractures are common in distance running events, tennis and basketball
3. Overtraining can cause stress fractures, pain will usually stop with rest

Question 3

What are shin splints?

Answer 3

1. Shin splints is chronic shin pain due to the inflammation of muscles and stress on the tendon attachments to the surface of the tibia
2. Through excessive use, the tendons connecting to muscles to the tibia become inflamed, leading to pain
3. This type of injury is common in distance runners and football players
4. Being overweight or wearing inadequate footwear can be the cause

Question 4

What is tendinosis?

Answer 4

1. Tendonitis is the deterioration of a tendon in response to chronic overuse and repetitive strain
2. For example, tennis elbow

Question 5

What are the signs and symptoms?

Answer 5

Signs:
1. Limited movement and stiffness

Symptoms:
1. Burning, stinging and aching