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Preventing Sports Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries

Read on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries....more

Stress Fractures of the Foot in Preventing Sports Injuries

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

Dislocations in Children in Preventing Sports Injuries

A dislocation is a joint injury. It occurs when the ends of 2 connected bones come apart. Dislocations happen more often among teens. ...more

Treating a Minor Sports Injury in Preventing Sports Injuries

Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) in Preventing Sports Injuries

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

Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports in Preventing Sports Injuries

Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk. ...more

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Preventing Sports Injuries

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

How to Prevent Common Running Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries

Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more

You Can Head Off Stress Fractures in Preventing Sports Injuries

A stress fracture happens when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly. ...more

Dehydration in Preventing Sports Injuries

Dehydration is when you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. ...more

Trampoline Safety in Preventing Sports Injuries

Home trampolines are popular and seem like lots of fun, but they're also dangerous. They cause thousands of injuries every year in the U.S. ...more

Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with activity and sweat less. ...more

Overuse Injuries in Preventing Sports Injuries

Detailed information on overuse injuries in children, including jumper's knee, patellar tendonitis, little leaguers' elbow or shoulder, and more. ...more

Lumbar Strain in Preventing Sports Injuries

A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. ...more

Sports Safety for Children in Preventing Sports Injuries

Because they are still growing, children are more susceptible to sports injuries. Half of those injuries could be prevented with proper safety gear, safer playing environments, and established safety rules....more