Tag: Tennis

1. Sprained Ankle Sudden jolting movements such a sidestepping on the court are the common cause of a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is the more popular term for a twisted ankle but they label the same injury, referring to the damage of the soft tissue and ligaments surrounding the ankle. Depending on the severity […]

Skin abrasions Skin abrasions basically mean cuts and grazes, or damage to the soft protective tissue in the top layers of skin. These are often sustained when falling off a mountain bike and can vary drastically in severity depending on whether a rider is wearing protective gear. More serious cuts can damage nerve tissue or […]