With so much natural beauty and wildlife around us, hiking can be incredibly relaxing and a great form of exercise. With the right gear and preparation, it’s possible to have fun and keep injury risks to a minimum. While blisters and sunburns are avoidable and can be quite painful, other common injuries hiking include those related to falls or carrying too much weight on one’s back. Some hiking injuries are listed below:
Shoulder
- Strains and sprains
- Tendonitis
- Impingement
Elbow
- Fractures
Hand and wrist
- Fractures
Spine
- Sprains and strains
- Arthritis
Hip
- Sprains and strains
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
Knee
- Patellofemoral pain (PFS)
- Patellar tendonitis
Foot and Ankle
- Ankle sprain
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
***If you are suffering from one of these injuries, or any other injury, schedule an appointment with Sports Health Northwest We want to help you get back to sport.
