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Exercise injuries or accidents
Exercise injuries are injuries to bones, muscles and joints. Bones are very strong, but they can break. Muscles can get weaker and joints (such as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage) can be damaged or affected.
Fractures
A fracture occurs when the bone breaks. The bone can break, split or splint. After the fracture, new bone cells fill the separation and repairs the bone. The common treatment is to put a cast on the affected area to keep the bone in place while it heals. If the fracture is complicated, doctors will put pins or metallic plates in the broken bone to give better stability while the bone heals.
Repetitive stress injuries
This type of injury occurs when a part of the body is under a lot of strain and stress. This produces swelling in the affected area. Generally, this stress is produced by a repetition of the same movements. This type of injury is common in children and teenagers because they are spending more time in front of the computer or playing with electronic devices. Sports like tennis, that require repetitive movements, can also cause these injuries.
People who spend a lot of time playing musical instruments are also at risk for developing these injuries.
Strains and Sprains
Strains occur when you overwork a muscle. A Sprain when you force a ligament or tendon. Strains usually happen when a person participates in a high impact activity without first warming up the muscles. A muscle can become strained when it is not used to the activity (such as with a new sport or after a long period of inactivity). Sprains, on the contrary, happen as a result of twisting the ankle or knee. These types of injuries are common in children and teenagers because they are active and still growing.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a very common injury when you play a sport and usually happens after over exerting a muscle. The tendon will swell and hurt. Resting and taking an anti-inflammatory can help to relieve the pain.
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