Many sports injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear, and using proper equipment.
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Exercise doesn't have to be vigorous to offer health benefits. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, or on most days of the week.
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What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.
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Getting to the gym for a weight workout isn't always easy. That's why it pays to have weights at home as a backup, or even as a substitute.
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Runner's knee 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).
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Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done.
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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.
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Shin splints refers to pain and tenderness along or just behind the large bone in the lower leg (the tibia).
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Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.
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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.
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A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
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An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger.
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