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Sports Injuries

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Many sports injuries need clinical care by a healthcare provider. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Overview of Sports Injuries

Exercise

Exercise and the Aging Person

Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Preventing Sports Injuries

Sports and Fractures

Shin Splints

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