Do you have a fetish for sports, racing and adventure sports? Then you must be aware that knee injuries are very common in sports. The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it susceptible to a variety of injuries. The knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most complex and easily injured. It is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur) and the shin bone. The knee also contains large ligaments, which help manage motion by connecting bones and stabilize the knee by bracing the joint against abnormal types of motion. The meniscus is a wedge of soft cartilage that cushions the knee and helps it absorb shock during motion.

Many athletes are likely to experience severe sports injuries to their knee ligaments. Of the four major ligaments found in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) are often injured in sports. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) may also be damaged. The following types of sports injuries require immediate and over the top medical attention

ACL injury:

Reaching for rapid change of direction, slowing down when running, and landing from a jump; unite to cause tears in the ACL. Athletes who participate in skiing and basketball, and athletes who wear cleats, such as football players best exemplify those who suffer from ACL injuries.

MCL injury:

Injuries to the MCL usually come as a result of direct blow to the outside of the knee. These types of injuries time and again occur in contact sports, such as football or soccer.

PCL injury :

A wrong step on the playing field can cause blunder as it can tear the PCL. The PCL is often injured when an athlete receives a blow to the front of the knee.

Torn cartilage:

Knee injury is the enemy of sports professionals everywhere. When people talk about torn knee cartilage, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. The mensicus is a strong, rubbery cartilage that is attached to the knee's ligaments. The meniscus acts like a shock absorber. In athletic activities, tears in the meniscus reflect twisting, cutting, pivoting, decelerating, or being tackled. Direct contact is often involved.

Orthopaedic surgeon's approach includes a variety of methods to treat knee injuries in athletes. A common method used to treat mild knee injuries is R.I.C.E., which stands for "rest, ice, compression, and elevation." Rest after an injury is precious and vital. Rest the knee by staying off it and avoid further difficulty. Choose to walk only with crutches. Apply ice to reduce swelling. Use a compressive elastic bandage to compress and support joints and muscles, applied snugly, but loosely enough so that it does not cause pain. Finally, keep the knee elevated.

Icing knee injuries using cold packs and cold therapy wraps is an important component of knee treatment. Cold therapy wraps are fully integrated to provide cold and compression to the injured area letting the tissue in the injured knee cool much more quickly.