01. Achilles tendonitis
A condition where the Achilles tendon itself is inflamed, tender and sometimes swollen.
Read | 02. Anterior cruciate ligament
This injury occurs when the knee experiences an external or internal force that puts the anterior cruciate ligament under strain, causing it to either sprain or rupture.
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03. Calf muscle strain
The most common injury is to the muscle-tendon junction of the Gastrocnemius muscle, roughly half way between the knee and the heel.
Read | 04. Hamstring strains
The hamstring muscles run down the back of the leg from the pelvis to the lower leg bones and insert at the back of the knee through tendons. The msot comon injury is a strain.
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05. Inflamed quadricep insertion
The quadriceps muscles insert at the top of the kneecap. Overuse through sprinting and sudden changes in direction can cause inflammation of the tendon at the point of insertion.
Read | 06. Medial ligament injury
Injury to the medial ligament is usually traumatic and often caused by a force moving the lower leg out to the side or a blow to the outside of the knee.
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07. Meniscus injury
A meniscus injury is a common rugby injury, occurring mostly during tackles when the knee is twisted or over-extended.
Read | 08. Osgood-Schlatter's disease
This condition mainly affects boys aged 10 to 16 years old and is caused by repetitive stress or tension on a part of the growth area of the upper tibia (shinbone).
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09. Posterior cruciate ligament
PCL injuries are uncommon in rugby and are usually the result of motor vehicle accidents. Bobby Skinstad once had an injury to the PCL as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Read | 10. Quadriceps contusion
A quadriceps contusion (or dead leg) is when the thigh muscles are crushed against the bone and damaged after a heavy impact.
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11. Quadriceps strain
Thigh strain often occurs if the muscle is not properly warmed up, is tired, or lacks flexibility, or strength.
Read | 12. Shin splints
Shin splints cause pain to the front of the lower leg. The most common cause is inflammation of the sheath surrounding the tibia bone in the shin.
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13. Sprains and strains
A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is damaged by overstretching or an excessive contraction and is also partially torn or “pulled”.
Read | 14. Sprains, fractures, dislocations
Learn what to do to treat sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations.
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15. Stress fracture of the lower leg
Often stress fractures result from overuse or repeated impacts on a hard surface. Increasing the amount or intensity of an activity too fast is a common cause of a stress fracture.
Read | 16. Leg injuries
This article discusses injuries to the upper leg, knee, lower leg and ankle.
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