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Exercise Injury - Acute Chronic Overuse Injuries

Exercise Injury - Acute Chronic Overuse Injuries

If you pull a muscle or have a specific pain after exercising, the immediate first-aid treatment is RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Place ice on the injury every 2 hours for about 10-15 minutes, over a 48-hour period. If injury doesn't respond to RICE in a couple of days, you should see a medical professional.

Chronic Injuries

Chronic injuries fall into the "other" category of diagnosis and treatment. See a doctor.

Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries encompass a broad range of exercise-related injuries. These type injuries are caused by overtraining over a long period of time gradually weakening or irritating an area of the body until exercise becomes difficult or impossible, or other symptoms appear.

Most overuse injuries can be avoided by utilizing proper form and technique, appropriate rest, proper equipment and clothing (especially footwear), and a conservative increase of exercise frequency, intensity, or duration.

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