sports injuries – injuries during the occurrence of sports
Types –
Direct-caused due to impact of external forces e.g. a hockey player receiving a bruise from being struck on the face by a stick during a game.
Indirect – these injuries typically involve the athlete himself by damaging the soft tissues such as the ligaments, tendons or muscles.
Preventions – Taking adequate rest, Wearing proper footwear, using protective sports gear, Proper warming up