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Do you have a question about an injury sustained during a practice, game or during exercise? Have you or someone you know experienced an overuse injury? Do you have questions about nutrition and young athletes? Ask the experts! The NCSS panel of sports medicine professionals can provide you with information on these as well as many other frequently asked questions.






 
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Chronic or Overuse Injuries in Sports

The most common disorders seen by sports orthopaedists as well as the general orthopedic are the overuse injuries. All active persons, from the elite athlete to the “weekend warrior,” are subject to these injuries
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H1N1a (Swine Flu) & Athletics

Swine Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold and usually comes on suddenly. The symptoms below are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms."
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Exercise Induced Asthma

Most doctors and nurses are familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, but much less is known about exercise-induced asthma. As the name suggests, this condition is brought on only by exercise. If your child shows signs of being out of breath even after mild exertion, he should be checked out for exercise-induced asthma.
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