Baseball
Baseball players in general, put a lot of stress on their upper extremities due to the nature of the sport. Therefore, it is no surprise that the most common injuries in the sport involve the shoulder and arm from throwing the ball at high velocities and swinging the bat.
Soccer
Soccer is one of the most common sports in the world. It is estimated that over one-quarter of a billion people play across the world. Participation in soccer is rising, so it should be no surprise that the rate of soccer injury is high.
Basketball
Basketball is an intense team sport with participants jumping, running, turning and twisting. Injuries are bound to happen.
Dance
People dance for a variety of reasons: for fun, recreation and for health. Dance can be social or performed for an audience. It can also be ceremonial or competitive.
Swimming
Swimming is a fantastic sport that combines body strength, flexibility and endurance. Swimmers are unfortunately prone to overuse injuries affecting the shoulder, neck, lower back and knees.
Track and Field
Track and field covers a wide range of sports activities that challenge all parts of the body. From running races to throwing heavy objects to making big jumps, track and field athletes put a lot of strain on their bodies, particularly their joints.
Tennis
Tennis has many proven health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular fitness, balance, motor control, hand-eye coordination, bone strength, and flexibility. While not as high-impact as some other sports, tennis still comes with injury risks at all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
Athletic Trainers and Why You Need One
Having an athletic trainer can ensure proper care of athletes, proper referrals to appropriate physicians and rehabilitation for injuries. Athletic trainers work with players day-to-day on injury care and prevention, building a level of trust. It’s this trust that carries throughout the season with the coach, parent and athletic trainer to ensure proper care when an emergency situation occurs.
Our certified sports medicine team can help prevent and treat injuries to keep you performing at your best.
Our professional sports health care team at Elite Sports Medicine are US board certified health care professionals. We offer the highest level of sports injury care in the Bahamas for youth athletes, professional athletes and even the weekend warriors.