Common injuries in high school football?

I'm new to playing football at my high school. I have heard that injuries can be pretty common. What are the typical injuries that I should watch out for?

High school football can result in various types of injuries. It's important to always wear proper protective gear and adhere to your coaches' safety guidelines.

1. Concussions: These traumatic brain injuries are caused by blows to the head or body that shake your brain inside your skull. They can result in temporary unconsciousness, headaches, dizziness and confusion.

2. Sprains and Strains: These can occur in any part of your body, but they're particularly common in ankles and knees. They involve the stretching or tearing of ligaments (sprains) or muscles/tendons (strains).

3. Fractures: These are broken bones that can occur from falls or direct impact during the game. Some common ones include collarbone and arm fractures.

4. Dislocations: These are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. Common in contact sports, they usually affect the shoulders, elbows, and knees.

5. Knee Injuries: These can range from mild sprains to more severe injuries like ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, MCL (medial collateral ligament) tears, and meniscus tears.

6. Heat-Related Illnesses: During hot and humid weather, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can occur. It's important to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.

Understanding these common injuries and learning how to avoid and treat them can help you stay on the field. If you're ever in doubt about an injury, seek medical advice immediately.