It may represent a form of stress fracture . Prevention includes abdominal and spinal muscle strengthening. Wrist pain is frequent in young gymnasts, due to constant stress on the lower radial epiphysis or growth plate at the wrist. If ignored, it can cause premature closure of the growth plate, leading to a Madelung deformity. Hockey Head and neck injuries occur with collision against the board or another player.
Prevention includes use of protective equipment and strict enforcement of rules.
The most serious injuries occur with falls involcing the head or neck. Riding helmets are important. Falls on the shoulder can cause shoulder separation , or injuries to the knee including fractures. Ice Skating Stress fracture of distal fibula occurs with eversion stress to the ankle, exaggerated by the blade of the skate raising the foot off the ice. Fractures of the lower radius and scaphoid are common with falls.