Minor Injury In Sports

An injury, according to most athletes, can be regarded as one of the worst things that can occur duringcompetition (along with losing a championship game). This is because minor injuries prevent you from competing,major injuries have the potential of sidelining you for life, and in general, injuries hinder your body from being ableto maximize and engage at full capacity. Both adverse aspects of competition (injuries and losing) are avoided asmuch as possible in an attempt to have the most success possible, individual as well as team. Yet, at certainpoints, the preparation and training may not be substantial enough to prohibit these complications. Minor injuries such as a jammed finger, a sore back, or an ankle sprain are all setbacks that can restrictsomeone from participating …show more content…
In addition to frustration and helplessness, minor injuries couldleave the athlete feeling responsible for any losses that may occur while sidelined. Major injuries have the potential to sideline an athlete for months, years, or may even be career ending.Athletes fear these injuries, as most aspire to stay healthy and clear of breaks, tears, and any other complications,which could prevent them from reaching their goals and/or dreams. Some who experience a major injury are toldthey will not have the opportunity to play the sport they love again because their bodies won't be able to functionas it once did before the injury. Since participating in sports can provide an athlete with many important opportunities such as: getting a firstclass education through athletic scholarships, being able to represent your family, school, city, state or countrythrough competition, and ultimately being able to create a career through professional competition; a major injurycould postpone, or even end, many of these opportunities, preventing the athlete from being able to experience, ortake advantage of any of these chances. Major injuries come with many challenges and repercussions on the road