Common Symptoms of Sports Related Conditions

It’s easy to see the need for treatment when a sports related injury has caused immobility or severe pain. However, there are many cases when the symptoms of an injury may not present as serious, but the injury is still one that requires treatment and therapy.

The following symptoms are all indicators that professional advice and treatment may be necessary:

• Chronic swelling

• Buckling

• Catching or instability in the joints

• Redness or red streaks extending out from an injured area

• Areas that are tender to the touch

• Symptoms of concussion which can include headaches, confusion, amnesia, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech, and loss of consciousness.

If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek help from medical professionals at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Experts in Sports Medicine, the physicians at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute will be able to diagnose and treat your injury in order to regain optimal health for your continued sports performance.