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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.Children are more likely to suffer sports injuries than adul...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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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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
Source:StayWell
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)
Source:StayWell
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
Source:StayWell
Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports, but they aren't without their risks. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Beginning skiers and snowboarders are at highest risk for injury, but even those who are experienced can run into trouble. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz.
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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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Neither Olympians nor weekend warriors are immune to tendonitis, ankle sprains, low back problems, and knee pain.
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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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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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Snowboarders often break wrists and ankles because they go down hard when they crash.
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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 Most sports injuries are the result of inadequate training in certain sports, structural defects in the body, and weaknesses in the body. Many people who start exercising after being sedentary sustain a sports injury. However, with the proper precautions, sports injuries can often be prevented.
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Detailed information on sports safety Participating in sports is great for children and adults, both physically and psychologically. Sports can increase physical coordination, fitness, and self-esteem. In addition, sports can teach about teamwork and self-discipline.
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Detailed information on preventing sports injuries Most sports injuries are the result of inadequate training in certain sports, structural defects in the body, and weaknesses in the body. Many people who start exercising after being sedentary sustain a sports injury. However, with the proper precautions, sports injuries can often be prevented.
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Detailed information on preventing sports injuries Most sports injuries are the result of inadequate training in certain sports, structural defects in the body, and weaknesses in the body. Many people who start exercising after being sedentary sustain a sports injury. However, with the proper precautions, sports injuries can often be prevented.
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Detailed information on sports safety Participating in sports is great for teens both physically and psychologically. Sports can increase an adolescent's physical coordination, fitness, and self-esteem. In addition, sports can teach teens about teamwork and self-discipline.
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Detailed information on sports and fractures Fractures are breaks in the bone that are often caused by a blow or a fall. A fracture may be classified as a simple fracture (a thin fracture that may not run through the entire bone), or a compound fracture, in which the broken bone protrudes through the skin. Most fractures occur in the arms and legs. Symptoms may include tenderness over the bone, swelling of the affected area, deformity of the limb, and increased pain upon movement.
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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 Fractures are breaks in the bone that are often caused by a blow or a fall. A fracture may be classified as a simple fracture (a thin fracture that may not run through the entire bone), or a compound fracture, in which the broken bone protrudes through the skin. Most fractures occur in the arms and legs. Symptoms may include tenderness over the bone, swelling of the affected area, deformity of the limb, and increased pain upon movement.
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Detailed information on sports safety, including safety gear and equipment Participating in sports is great for children both physically and psychologically. Sports can increase a child's physical coordination, fitness, and self-esteem. In addition, sports can teach children about teamwork and self-discipline.
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Detailed information on sports and fractures Fractures are breaks in the bone that are often caused by a blow or a fall. A fracture may be classified as a simple fracture (a thin fracture that may not run through the entire bone), or a compound fracture, in which the broken bone protrudes through the skin. Most fractures occur in the arms and legs. Symptoms may include tenderness over the bone, swelling of the affected area, deformity of the limb, and increased pain upon movement.
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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 In the United States, about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries each year, which cause some loss of time of participation, are experienced by the participants. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains.
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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.e., muscles, ligaments, tendons).Sports injuries are identified as either ac...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue(ligaments, muscles, tendons).Adults are less likely to suffer sports injuries than do children, whos...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
No matter what your favorite activity, you must exercise the right way to avoid muscle soreness and 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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Most children depend on recreational and school sports for exercise and fun. But too many young athletes suffer needless 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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