Sports Injuries

Question 1

Patellofemoral Syndrome

Answer 1

A condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury or overuse.

Question 2

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Answer 2

Lateral ankle sprain refers to partial or complete tearing/disruption of the ankle ligaments on the outside of the ankle.

Question 3

Shin Splints

Answer 3

Pain along the shinbone, the large front bone in the lower leg, caused by putting too much stress on it.

Question 4

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Answer 4

A partial or complete disruption of the tendon just above the heel, resulting in inability to raise the foot.

Question 5

ACL Tear

Answer 5

A torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee; a tear or sprain in the ACL — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect the thighbone to the shinbone at the knee

Question 6

Tennis Elbow

Answer 6

An irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow.

Question 7

Shoulder Dislocation

Answer 7

an injury in which the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that’s part of the shoulder blade.

Question 8

Sciatica

Answer 8

Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.