Preventing Sports Injuries
Read on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries....more
Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more
What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more
A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. Dislocations happen more often among teens. ...more
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more
Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. ...more
Learn about strengthening exercises and other tips that can help prevent knee injuries....more
Patellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). ...more
 Shin Splints in Preventing Sports Injuries
Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). ...more
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more
Read on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries....more
Stress fractures are weak spots or small cracks in the bone caused by continuous overuse. They often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. ...more
What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more
A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. Dislocations happen more often among teens. ...more
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more
Jumper's knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It's usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground. ...more
Learn about strengthening exercises and other tips that can help prevent knee injuries....more
Patellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). ...more
 Shin Splints in Preventing Sports Injuries
Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia). ...more
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more
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