Sports Injury

Injury risk and prevention

Sports injuries can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of age or athletic ability, however, if some sensible precautions are taken the risk of injury can be significantly reduced.This month we take a closer look at some common sports...Contents

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Leading a physically active life is one of the most important ways to maintain health, but, participation in sports carries a risk of injury.

Sports injuries can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of age or athletic ability, however, if some sensible precautions are taken the risk of injury can be significantly reduced.

This month we take a closer look at some common sports injuries and injury prevention techniques.

What are sports injuries?

A sports injury is any injury which most commonly occurs during sports or exercise. Risk of injury is increased due to additional pressure placed on joints and muscles, while participating in sporting activities.

Injuries can happen as a result of an accident, overuse, poor training techniques, insufficient warm up and stretching or improper equipment.