Ligament injuries in athletes are common and can occur at any joint. The
knee and ankle are particularly vulnerable but it is sport specific.
What is a Ligament?
A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible tissue, made up of lots of individual fibres, which connect the bones of the body together. They can be found connecting most of the bones in the body.How Do You Injure a Ligament?
Ligaments are strained when the joint is stressed beyond its normal range. Common causes of a ligament injury include: twisting, or landing awkwardly. It is most common when the ligaments around a particular joint are at full-stretch can cause it to tear away from the bone. Or even tear apart.More Information about Ligament Injuries
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