Sports Injuries

Treatment/procedure options:

• Rest and activity modification
• Ice packs to reduce swelling
• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Physical therapy and stretching
• Draining fluid if needed
• Corticosteroid injections for severe cases
• Antibiotics if caused by infection
• Surgery (rarely, for chronic or recurrent cases)

Treatments & Procedures:

• Activity modification and weight management
• Physical therapy and low-impact exercise
• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Joint injections (corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid)
• Assistive devices, such as braces or a cane
• Heat or cold therapy
• Joint replacement surgery for advanced cases

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest and ice to reduce inflammation
• Shock-absorbing shoes to minimize stress
• Stretching and strengthening exercises
• Gradual return to exercise at a controlled pace

Treatments & Procedures:

• Avoiding high-impact activities
• Boot or brace if needed
• Gradual strength and mobility training
• Controlled return to activity to prevent recurrence

Treatments & Procedures:

• Reducing or avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms
• Cold therapy to reduces swelling or heat therapy to loosen tight or stiff areas
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen reduce inflammation and pain
• Stretching and strengthening exercises improve mobility and prevent recurrence
• Bracing or splinting to support joint and limits stress on tendon
• Steroid injections for temporary relief from inflammation, in more severe cases
• Shockwave therapy or ultrasound, used in persistent cases, to stimulate healing

Treatments & Procedures:

• Reducing repetitive activities that worsen condition
• Eccentric strengthening exercises to rebuild tendon integrity and promote healing
• Deep tissue massage or manual therapy to help break down scar tissue and improve blood flow
• Ice for pain or heat for improving flexibility and blood flow
• Medication (NSAIDS) for short-term relief
• Bracing or splinting to limit motion and relieve stress on tendon
• Topical or oral pain relievers
• Shockwave therapy to stimulate tendon healing through sound waves
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to aid healing
• Injection therapy to stimulate natural repair mechanisms
• Surgery to remove damaged tissue or rebuild tendon structure, if conservative care fails

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) to reduce swelling and discomfort
• Physical therapy to regain full knee motion, strengthen surrounding muscles, improve stability, and enhance balance
• Using a brace for support and avoiding activities that stress the knee
• ACL reconstruction surgery

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Over-the-counter NSAIDs
• A hinged knee brace to protect healing ligament and limit side-to-side motion
• Physical therapy for regaining range of motion, strengthening surrounding muscles, and improving balance.
• Avoiding activities that stress MCL during recovery

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest, ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
• Activity modification
• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Physical therapy to improve strength and flexibility
• Corticosteroid injections (in some cases)
• Ligament repair and reconstruction
• Meniscus repair
• Meniscus transplantation

Treatments & Procedures:

• Bracing & Activity Modification: A brace may be used for support, and activities that stress the PCL (like deep squats or kneeling) are avoided during healing.
• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) to reduce swelling and discomfort
• Physical therapy to regain full knee motion, strengthen surrounding muscles, and improve overall balance and stability
• Using a brace for support and avoiding activities that stress the knee
• PCL reconstruction surgery
• Surgery, for severe tears or when multiple ligaments are injured, if nonsurgical methods fail
• Post-surgical rehabilitation

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest and activity modification to avoid further strain
• Physical therapy to strengthen shoulder muscles and improve mobility
• Anti-inflammatory medications for pain and swelling
• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation in joint
• Surgical repair for full or large tears
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in select cases

Treatments & Procedures:

• Physical and mental rest (limit screens, reading, and strenuous activity)
• Gradual return to normal activities under medical guidance
• Over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen) for headache
• Avoiding contact sports or risky activities until fully healed
• Cognitive therapy for prolonged memory or attention issues
• Vestibular or balance therapy (if needed)
• Close monitoring for worsening or prolonged symptoms

Treatments & Procedures:

• Manual repositioning of dislocated joint under local or general anesthesia
• A splint or cast to allow ligaments and soft tissues to heal
• Surgery, if dislocation is complex, unstable, or involves fractures
• Physical therapy to help restore strength, mobility, and joint function after immobilization or surgery
• NSAIDs and ice to reduce pain and inflammation

Treatment/procedure options:

• Splinting or casting for immobilization
• Manually aligning bones without surgery
• OTC or prescription pain medications to ease discomfort
• Surgical fixation to stabilize complex fractures
• Physical therapy to restore strength and motion after immobilization

Treatment/procedure :

• Rest and activity modification to avoid aggravating movements
• Ice therapy to reduce swelling and pain
• Arm sling to immobilize shoulder during initial healing
• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for pain relief
• Physical therapy to restore strength, motion, and function
• Corticosteroid injections (occasionally, for persistent pain)
• Surgical repair or reconstruction for severe separations (high-grade injuries) or ongoing instability

Treatment/procedure options:

Treatment options for mild strains and sprains may include anti-inflammatory medications, rest, applying ice on and off for 20 minutes during the first 24-48 hours, compression to reduce swelling, and elevating the affected area above the heart. More severe cases may require immobilization such as splint or cast. Severe cases may require surgery to repair torn ligaments and/or reattach muscles and tendons.

Treatments & Procedures:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Immobilization with a brace or splint
• Anti-inflammatory medications for pain and swelling
• Physical therapy after initial healing
• Surgical repair (often required for complete ruptures)
• Gradual return to activity under medical guidance