ally arise from overuse and may result in discom-
fort and limitations of use long after athletic partic-
ipation ends. OSTEOARTHRITIS, EPICONDYLITIS, and
PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROMEare the most common
chronic injuries among athletes.
Training and conditioning activities that
improve overall STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, and
ENDURANCE can significantly reduce the risk for
injury. Equally important is proper technique
(including clothing and equipment) for the activity.
It is worthwhile to attend clinics and classes for spe-
cific activities to learn methods and techniques that
both improve performance and reduce the risk for
injury. Most athletic injuries are preventable.
COMMON ATHLETIC INJURIES
ACHILLES TENDON INJURY ANKLE INJURIES
BLISTER BURSITIS
CHAFING CHARLEYHORSE
CONCUSSION contusion (bruising)
CRAMP DISLOCATIONS
EPICONDYLITIS fasciitis
FRACTURE KNEE INJURIES
LACERATIONS(cuts and scrapes) PATELLOFEMORAL SYNDROME
SHIN SPLINTS SPRAINS AND STRAINS
STINGER TENDONITISSee also BLISTER PREVENTION; CROSS-TRAINING; DIS-
ABILITY AND EXERCISE; YOGA.athletic injuries 305