Upper body injury
This injury occurs when the shoulder joint is forced out of its normal position.
dislocated shoulder
This injury occurs when a ligament in the ankle is overstretched or torn.
Ankle sprain
This common emotional response (f) occurs when athletes are unable to train or compete.
frustration
This response to injury causes redness, heat, swelling and pain.
Inflammation
This overuse injury causes pain and inflammation on the outside of the elbow.
tennis elbow
Pain and inflammation on the underside of the foot near the heel is commonly known as this.
plantar fasciitis
Athletes may experience this feeling when they worry about returning to play after injury.
anxiety
This physiological effect occurs when a muscle decreases in size after a period of inactivity.
Muscle atrophy
This injury commonly occurs after falling onto an outstretched hand and may cause pain and swelling in the wrist.
wrist sprain
This injury involves a tear to the Anterior Ligament in the knee.
ACL injury
This psychological effect may occur when an athlete doubts their ability following a long-term injury.
loss of confidence
This occurs when the body's range of movement around a joint becomes reduced following injury.
reduced flexibility
This group of muscles stabilises the shoulder and is commonly injured in swimmers and throwing athletes.
What is the rotator cuff?
This overuse injury causes pain along the front of the lower leg and is common in runners.
Shin splints
This condition is characterised by persistent low mood, lack of motivation and reduced enjoyment in activities.
depression
This physiological effect refers to a decrease in muscular strength caused by injury or immobilisation.
Muscle weakness
This cartilage injury occurs on the little-finger side of the wrist and is often called a TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) injury
fibrocartilage wrist damage
This serious injury involves tiny cracks in a bone caused by repetitive loading rather than a single impact
stress fracture
This psychological strategy helps injured athletes stay motivated by setting targets throughout rehabilitation.
goal setting
This process describes the body's ability return the body to a functional condition.
healing and tissue repair