Injury Database
Sports injuries are not uncommon and can be either acute (sprains, fractures, tears, etc.) or chronic (tendonitis, overuse, etc.). Learn how to recognize and treat the most common sports injuries so they heal properly. Some can be treated at home, and some require a trip to the doctor. It's important to understand your options.
If you have a sports injury, the first thing to do is to prevent further injury or damage. This means you should stop activity and try to discover the cause of the injury. Once you determine what is wrong, you can start immediate treatment.
The Action Sports Medicine foundation presents the information on this website as an educational service to the public. While the information on this site is about health care issues and orthopedic surgery, it is not medical advice. People seeking specific orthopedic advice or assistance should contact an orthopedic surgeon.
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