Injuries
This is a type of injury is where a player’s brain experiences an impact, causing temporary confusion or loss of function
Concussion
The small, triangular bone located at the knee, which glides within the groove of the femur
Patella
This form of therapy focuses on controlled exercises designed to strengthen muscles and restore range of motion after an injury
Physical therapy
This football player is well-known for returning to play despite suffering a significant knee injury and winning multiple Super Bowl championships
Tom Brady
Swelling of the joints
Arthritis
This is the name for an inflammation of the tendon, commonly caused by repetitive motion, often seen in tennis players
Tendonitis (tennis elbow)
The bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow
Humerus
This type of rehab method involves the use of water to help restore movement and relieve pain
Hydrotherapy
This soccer player is famous for suffering multiple injuries throughout his career, including knee surgeries and recurring ankle problems, but is known for his remarkable return to the sport
Cristiano Ronaldo
An injury to the muscles or tendons caused by sudden, forceful movement
Sprain
This type of injury is common in soccer and occurs when a ligament in the knee is stretched or torn
ACL tear
The major tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone
Achilles tendon
This type of rehab uses cold or heat to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation in injured tissues
Cryo/heat therapy
This NBA player for the Chicago Bulls tore his ACL during a playoff game in 2014 and later made a successful return to the court
Derrick Rose
An injury where a bone is displaced from its normal position in a joint
Dislocation
This injury occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn, often occurring in the hamstring or calf muscles
Strain
The large muscle located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee
Quadriceps
The technique of using electrical impulses to promote muscle contraction and speed up recovery
Electrical stimulation
This tennis star famously struggled with a chronic back injury, eventually leading to him retiring in 2023
Andy Murray
Bruise caused by trauma to soft tissue
Contusion
This is a common injury in contact sports where a bone breaks but does not pierce the skin
Closed fracture
The largest muscle in the body, responsible for moving the hip and thigh
Gluteus maximus
The use of crutches, braces, and bandages to help stabilize an injured limb helps with...
Immobilization
This olympic sprinter suffered a hamstring injury during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, preventing him from winning a medal
Tyson Gay
The condition of excessive fluid buildup in the tissues, often following an injury
Edema