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Sports injuries in all age groups are a major burden to the health sector and the community.
Follow the links below to find information on injury prevention in various sports from lawn bowls to running.
Reviewed September 2008
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Cricket - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Cricket is a sport with health benefits including building endurance and stamina, balance, improved hand-eye co-ordination and team skills. Protective gear, including sun protection, is important to avoid injury.
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Oct 2009
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Squash - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Squash is a racquet game that can be played at any age. It is easy to learn and there are modified rules and equipment to suit every size and skill level. Squash can be played for leisure or as a competitive sport.
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Oct 2009
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Surfing - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Surfing is popular around the world and is a relatively low risk sport, with few injuries. Most of these are minor. Wear sun protection, check the environment including weather conditions and make sure you are a strong swimmer. Do not surf alone if you are inexperienced.
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Oct 2009
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Running and jogging - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Many jogging or running-related injuries occur in the lower leg. Common sites include the knee, ankle, shin and foot. Blisters, shin pain, soft tissue injuries such as a pulled muscle and skin injuries such as sunburn are common problems. Many injuries can be prevented.
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Oct 2009
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Tennis - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Common tennis injuries include injuries to the ankle, knee and wrist. Incorrect technique, failure to warm up and cool down and previous injury can all lead to injuries while playing tennis. Tennis players should be aware of the dangers of heat-related illness, including heat stroke.
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Oct 2009
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Surfing - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Surfing is popular among people of all ages and abilities. It promotes health and wellbeing, including cardiovascular fitness as well as strength in the core, back, shoulders and legs. Taking lessons to learn the correct surfing technique will help to get you started. You should be a strong swimmer and always be aware of the safety aspects of being in the surf.
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Sep 2009
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Soccer - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Soccer is one of the world's largest participation sports. It involves accelerating, decelerating, jumping, cutting, pivoting, turning, heading and kicking the ball. Common causes of injuries to soccer players are player contact, falls and tackles. Many injuries are caused by foul play.
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Sep 2009
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Rugby Union - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Rugby union is a very physical game that requires strength, speed and ball-handling and kicking skills. A high proportion of injuries associated with rugby occur during the tackle. Schoolboy rugby and women's rugby have a higher incidence of injury to the head and face, including concussion, than other levels of rugby union.
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Sep 2009
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Netball - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Netball injuries occur to the lower leg, wrist, hand and fingers. Sprains, bruises, fractures and dislocations are also common injuries. Warming up and wearing the right gear can help prevent injury.
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Sep 2009
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Shin pain (shin splints) - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Shin pain or shin splints encompasses a few specific conditions causing pain down the shin or along the inside of the lower leg.
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Sep 2009
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Cricket - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Cricket is one of Australia's most popular summer sports. Cricket injuries are often caused by overuse, falls and being struck by a cricket ball. Cricket is often played in the heat, so players and spectators need to be protected from dehydration, heat stress and sun damage.
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Aug 2009
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Basketball - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Basketball is a fast contact sport so injuries can occur. Basketball injuries are usually caused by falls, player contact, awkward landings, abrupt changes in direction and being hit by the ball.
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Aug 2009
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Australian rules football - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Australian rules football is a contact sport that often results in injuries from tackling, kicking, running, handballing, marking and constant physical competition for the ball. The risk of injury can be reduced with preparation and protective gear.
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Aug 2009
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Aerobics - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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Aerobics and fitness classes involve the movement of large muscle groups in continuous rhythmic activity to music. Injury can be prevented by using the right techniques and equipment.
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Aug 2009
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Posterior tibial tendon injury - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Injury to the tibialis posterior tendon, which helps to point the foot down and in, may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated.
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Aug 2009
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Piriformis syndrome - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Piriformis syndrome involves the piriformis muscle of the buttock compressing and irritating the sciatic nerve.
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Aug 2009
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ITB syndrome - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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ITB syndrome is inflammation of the iliotibial band, the strong band of thick tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh.
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Aug 2009
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Calf strain or tear - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Calf strain or tear is caused by overstretching or tearing of either of the 2 calf muscles.
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Aug 2009
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Hamstring strain or tear - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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A hamstring strain or tear involves over-stretching one of the 3 hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh.
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Aug 2009
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Corked thigh - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Corked thigh is caused by bleeding into the thigh muscle - usually caused by a direct blow to the thigh during contact sports. Treatment involves RICE.
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Aug 2009
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