Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries
1 year, 7 months ago

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. A Grade II hamstring injury involves a partial tear, while a Grade III injury is a complete tear of the hamstring that could require surgery and is likely season ending. High ankle sprains take much longer to recover from -- six to eight weeks, and sometimes longer -- than a classic ankle sprain, which might sideline a player for several days to a couple weeks. A minor tear can be treated with rest, but a severe tear could require surgery that may sideline an athlete for several weeks or months.

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Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased
3 months ago

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury. “Building on a good preseason where we had the lowest concussion rate we’ve had in years, our injuries continue to be down,” Miller said last week at the league’s winter meetings. “Speeds are about 20% slower in terms of the impacts when players are hitting one another for blocks and tackles than they …

Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
6 months ago

Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Already missing running back Christian McCaffrey because of Achilles tendinitis, the 49ers won’t have wide receiver Deebo Samuel this weekend due to a calf injury. But there’s kind of different percentages on how much you call them and things like that.” Brock Purdy still has Brandon Aiyuk …

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of NFL players’ most common injuries
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of NFL players’ most common injuries

Associated Press  

Touchdowns and torn ligaments. “That’s part of the game,” New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said after quarterback Aaron Rodgers was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon just four snaps into the 2023 opener. Here’s a look at some of the most common injuries suffered by NFL players throughout the season: Achilles tendon tears The Achilles is …

Premier League injuries state of play: Rise in absences and hamstring problems
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League injuries state of play: Rise in absences and hamstring problems

New York Times  

But as the breakdown shows, both Manchester United and Newcastle United have had the worst luck with injuries this season. Ben White also missed out due to discomfort in training, taking Arsenal’s injury tally to six for the international break. Reece James’ minutes have been carefully managed since his return from injury The club now also have high hopes that …

The NFL is making data-driven progress on leg muscle injury prediction and prevention
1 year, 6 months ago

The NFL is making data-driven progress on leg muscle injury prediction and prevention

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL ‘s health and safety initiatives focus heavily on concussions, the face of football’s ever-present danger. “I don’t think a lot of people thought of this as a really big-ticket injury five or 10 years ago,” said Dr. Christina Mack, a chief scientific officer at IQVIA, the health data firm that conducts third-party injury analysis for the …

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL’s most common injuries
1 year, 7 months ago

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL’s most common injuries

Associated Press  

Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. A Grade II hamstring injury involves a partial tear, while a Grade III injury is a complete tear of the hamstring that could require surgery and is likely season ending. High ankle sprains take much longer to …

Why Are Young Athletes More Prone to Injury? Find Out
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Are Young Athletes More Prone to Injury? Find Out

News 18  

Sports injuries are extremely common and will affect approximately 21% of active adults. PREVENTING A TORN ACL: An ideal ACL tear prevention program consists of stability, plyometrics, and strength training components. A meniscus tear is the second most common knee injury behind ACL tears PREVENTING A TORN MENISCUS: Maintaining optimal movement patterns, thorough warm-ups, maintaining a healthy weight, good flexibility, …

NFL’s all-injury team can rival All-Pro squad
7 years, 4 months ago

NFL’s all-injury team can rival All-Pro squad

Associated Press  

The NFL’s all-injury team may be better than the All-Pro team this season. “It’s football man, it’s tough,” said Bills safety Micah Hyde, who has missed only one game in his career over four seasons with Green Bay and a half-season in Buffalo. “Training methods in the NFL are designed to lower and prevent injuries, including ACL tear prevention,” Tehrany …

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