Common Sports Injuries

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Across
  1. 3. Sprain, A stretch or tear of the ankle ligaments caused by an awkward twist, roll, or turn of the foot.
  2. 7. Pain Syndrome , Irritation and dull, aching pain behind or around the kneecap from repetitive rubbing against the thigh bone.
  3. 9. Fasciitis, Inflammation of the thick band of tissue spanning the bottom of the foot, causing sharp heel pain.
  4. 10. A traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or violent shaking that disrupts normal brain function.
  5. 11. Dislocation, A joint injury where the top of the upper arm bone pops completely out of its shoulder socket.
  6. 12. Cruciate Ligament Tear, A severe knee injury involving a partial or complete snap of the stabilizing ACL ligament inside the joint.
  7. 14. Epicondylitis , Overuse and inflammation of the forearm tendons attached to the inner bump of the elbow.
  8. 15. Fracture, A tiny hairline crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress and cumulative physical impact.
Down
  1. 1. Splints , Inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue lining the inner border of the shinbone.
  2. 2. Tendinitis, Overuse inflammation of the large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
  3. 4. Epicondylitis , Overuse and inflammation of the forearm tendons attached to the outer bump of the elbow.
  4. 5. Pull , Overstretching or tearing of the adductor muscles located along the inner thigh and hip crease.
  5. 6. Strain, Overstretching or tearing of the large muscle group running down the back of the thigh.
  6. 8. Muscle Strain, A stretch or micro-tear in the muscles and connective tissues of the lower back.
  7. 13. Cuff Tendinitis, Irritation or pinching of the shoulder's stabilizing tendons under the top bone of the shoulder joint.