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Falls are a common source of injury, particularly in the elderly population. They are more likely to occur if impairments in balance, strength, perception, joint range of motion, postural function or coordination are present.
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Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue such as ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
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Detailed information on the most common types of sports injuries, including soft-tissue injuries, contusions (bruises), sprains, strains, lumbar strain (weight lifter's back), patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), patellofemoral stress syndrome (runner's k
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A safe cheerleading program will include direct adult supervision, proper conditioning, skills training and warm-up exercises.
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Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz.
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Detailed information on the most common types of sports injuries, including soft-tissue injuries, contusions (bruises), sprains, strains, lumbar strain (weight lifter's back), patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), patellofemoral stress syndrome (runner's k
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Detailed information on the most common types of sports injuries, including soft-tissue injuries, contusions (bruises), sprains, strains, lumbar strain (weight lifter's back), patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), patellofemoral stress syndrome (runner's knee)
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Detailed information on sports injuries in children, including overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illnesses
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Detailed information on the most common types of sports injuries, including soft-tissue injuries, contusions (bruises), sprains, strains, lumbar strain (weight lifter's back), patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), patellofemoral stress syndrome (runner's k
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Detailed information on sports injuries in children, including overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illnesses
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Many baby boomers who sustain injuries when they exercise have had a previous injury that may make certain activities riskier than others.
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Neither Olympians nor weekend warriors are immune to tendonitis, ankle sprains, low back problems, and knee pain.
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Sports injury rates could be reduced by 25 percent if all athletes — professionals and amateurs — followed essential safety, conditioning, and preventive strategies.
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As we age, our bodies change. Knee joints have less cartilage; bones become more brittle and connective tissues less pliable.
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Detailed information on preventing sports injuries
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Detailed information on preventing sports injuries
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Detailed information on sports safety
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Detailed information on sports safety
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Detailed information on preventing sports injuries
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Snowboarders often break wrists and ankles because they go down hard when they crash.
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Whether it's a twisted ankle, a shin splint or a strained muscle, when should you see a doctor for a sports injury?
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Detailed information on sports and fractures
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Detailed information on sports safety, including safety gear and equipment
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Detailed information on sports and fractures
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Detailed information on sports and fractures
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Sports injuries can be either acute traumatic, which require immediate medical care, or chronic overuse injuries.
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Knee injuries account for 25 percent of all sports-related injuries, but proper conditioning can help prevent them.
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Sports is the leading cause of school-age children's eye injuries, but most of those injuries are preventable.
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Detailed information on sports safety
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Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons).
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A sports injury is any bodily damage sustained during participation in competitive or non-competitive athletic activity. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (i.
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Most children depend on recreational and school sports for exercise and fun. But too many young athletes suffer needless injuries.
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Playing tennis or racquetball is a fun way to boost the intensity of your fitness program, as well as improve your balance, strength and agility.
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No matter what your favorite activity, you must exercise the right way to avoid muscle soreness and injuries.
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If your children are playing soccer then you need the latest tips on keeping them safe on the field.
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