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1. Sport Injuries Treatment in Pune Sport Injuries Sports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes & participating in sporting events. In many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries. http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/ Page 1

2. Sport Injuries Treatment in Pune Most Common Sports Injuries: 1] ACL Tear 2] Sprains and strains 3] Knee injuries 4] Rotator cuff injuries 1] ACL Tear: ACL is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. The injury is common during sports. Twisting of the knee is a common cause of over-stretching or tearing the ACL. When the ACL is injured one may hear a popping sound and the leg may suddenly give out. Besides swelling and pain, walking may be painful and the knee will feel unstable. Minor tears of the anterior cruciate ligament may heal over time, but a torn ACL requires surgery. After surgery, recovery is prolonged and low impact exercises are recommended to strengthen the joint. http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/ Page 2

3. Sport Injuries Treatment in Pune 2] Sprains and strains: A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens. A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle. http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/ Page 3

4. Sport Injuries Treatment in Pune 3] Knee injuries The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations.one between the femur and tibia and one between the femur and patella.It is the largest joint in the human body.The knee is a modified hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well as slight internal and external rotation. The knee joint is vulnerable to injury and to the development of osteoarthritis. 4] Rotator cuff injuries: cuff tendons in the shoulder. A rotator cuff injury is a tear or inflammation of the rotator The injury occurs most frequently in athletes practicing sports that require the arm to be moved over the head repeatedly, such as pitching, swimming, tennis, and weight lifting. Rotator cuff tendonitis is an inflammation of the shoulder tendons while a rotator cuff tear is a ripping of one or more of the tendons. http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/ Page 4

5. Sport Injuries Treatment in Pune Sport Injuries Treatment by Dr. Anshu Sachdev Dr. Anshu S. R Sachdev is a Fellowship Trained Adult Joint Reconstruction & Arthroscopy Surgeon in Pune, India. He completed his Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Sachdev's objective is to provide successful results by the use of advanced technology & latest operative techniques. He uses some of the most sophisticated methods to control pain and hassel post operative recovery. Dr. Sachdev's Knee & Joint Surgery Clinic is located at Pune, India. He is a consulting surgeon at various hospitals in India . Address:The Orthopedic Speciality Clinic, Amber Park, Jogger's Park Lane, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411013 Contact: 9923406258 http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/ Page 5