The injuries described in this section are (in my opinion) the most-common injuries that occur during vigorous exercise, physical activity, or competitive sports.  Some injuries, such as those to the ankle, are quite common, while some of the others may happen less frequently.
 
Under each injury you will find:

• definition of the injury itself
• body parts involved
• signs and symptoms
• causes
• risks
• methods of prevention
• possible complications
• treatments & rehabilitation

Injuries covered in this area include:

• Achilles tendon strain
• Ankle bone fracture
• Elbow tendonitis or Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
• Shoulder dislocation
• Head injury, cerebral concussion
• Knee-Cartilage injury (meniscus injury)
• Ankle sprains

            -1st  degree
            -2nd degree
            -3rd  degree 

For more injury/illness guides, see the Sports Medicine page.

Note: Follow your doctor's instructions.  The instructions given on these    pages are supplemental.

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Last updated: May 7, 1998  By: Tara Derby  e-mail address: bderby@oregontrail.net  Copyright 1998 By: Tara Derby.  All rights reserved 

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