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

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

stopsportsinjuries.org — “Learn how to stay safe when playing sports. Check out our helpful tip sheets to prevent sports overuse and trauma injuries in kids.View full resource at stopsportsinjuries.org

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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

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Preventing Children's Sports Injuries

kidshealth.org — “Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Dealing With Sports Injuries

kidshealth.org — “You practiced hard and made sure you wore protective gear, but you still got hurt. Read this article to find out how to take care of sports injuries - and how to avoid getting them.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Pediatric Sports Injuries Increasing

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Runner's Knee: What you need to know to prevent this injury from happening to you. http://bit.ly/cRA9ih

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Medline Plus: Sports Injuries

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Autumn—and fall sports—are right around the corner. Protect yourself from injury with these tips: http://ow.ly/2t1sT #sports #health

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BBC - Health: Sports injuries

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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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