Volleyball

Introduction
Volleyball is a dynamic sport that combines jumping, fast movements, and quick reflexes. While it has a relatively low injury rate compared to other sports, players are still vulnerable to both traumatic and overuse injuries.

Common Injuries

1. Ankle Sprains: Occur during jumping, landing awkwardly, or sudden direction changes.
2. Knee Injuries: Patellar tendinitis, ligament tears, or fractures due to frequent jumping and landing.
3. Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff strains or impingements from repetitive overhead motions, such as serving or spiking.
4. Wrist Injuries: Sprains or fractures caused by the force of the ball or from blocking shots.
5. Finger Injuries: Sprains, dislocations, and fractures from ball contact or blocking attempts.
6. Back Injuries: Strains from improper lifting techniques or sudden movements during jumps.
7. Elbow Injuries: Tennis elbow or ligament strains due to repetitive hitting or blocking.

Causes

1. Jumping, quick lateral movements, repetitive motions (especially overhead), poor technique, and overtraining.

Prevention

1. Proper warm-ups and cool-downs, strength training, flexibility exercises, using supportive footwear, and improving technique (especially for serving and spiking).

Treatment

1. Rest & Ice: Ice packs for swelling and pain relief, and rest for the injured area.
2. Compression & Elevation: Reduces swelling, particularly for sprains and strains.
3. Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation exercises to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and recover from injuries.
4. Medication: NSAIDs for managing pain and inflammation.
5. Surgery: In severe cases of ligament or tendon damage, surgical intervention may be required.
6. Rehabilitation: Gradual return to play with targeted exercises to restore mobility, strength, and prevent further injuries.