Sports Injuries
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Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.
The most common sports injuries are
- Sprains and strains
- Knee injuries
- Swollen muscles
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Pain along the shin bone
- Fractures
- Dislocations
If you get hurt, stop playing. Continuing to play or exercise can cause more harm. Treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling and speed healing. Other possible treatments include pain relievers, keeping the injured area from moving, rehabilitation and sometimes surgery.
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Sports Injury Prevention | Tips on Sports Injuries
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High school athletes account for about 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations per year: http://ow.ly/1Ujq9
Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
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Dealing With Sports Injuries
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Pediatric Sports Injuries Increasing
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Seven Common Sports Injuries
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Runner's Knee: What you need to know to prevent this injury from happening to you. http://bit.ly/cRA9ih
Medline Plus: Sports Injuries
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BBC - Health: Sports injuries
bbc.co.uk — “BBC Sports injuries A guide to how sports injuries occur and what treatment they need.” View full resource at bbc.co.uk
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Sports Injury Prevention
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Sports Injury Resources
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Sports Injuries and Prevention
myfoxdc.com — “High school sports are in full swing and just like the pro players, athletes are at serious risk of serious injury! Doctor James Gilbert, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist from Suburban Hospital, joined us with a look at common sports injuries and what you can do to prevent them., MyFoxDC Fox 5 News WTTG:” View full resource at myfoxdc.com
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STOP Sports Injuries
The STOP Sports Injuries Campaign aims to get parents, coaches, athletes & healthcare providers to help prevent athletic overuse & trauma injuries in kids.
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Gary Schmidt, M.D.
Dr. Gary Schmidt, Certified INBONE Total Ankle System Specialist; specializing in foot and ankle surgery.
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