Injuries
are commonplace in sports. While most of them are simple sprains and concussions,
there are several injuries that every athlete dreads. What are those? Here are
some of the most common serious sports injuries.
Torn ACL
The
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four major knee ligaments that hold the
knee joint together. Massive force exerted into the knees when quickly changing
directions – such as in football or basketball – may tear the ACL. This is characterized
by a “pop”, and the knee giving way. Once you suffer this injury,...