This section has information on different types of sports injuries, how they happen, and how to avoid them.

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprains
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
• Athlete's Foot
• Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
• Burner (Stinger)
• Bursitis
• Casts
• Concussions
• Concussions: Prevention Tips
• Dealing With Sports Injuries
• Dehydration
• Fainting
• Female Athlete Triad
• Greenstick Fractures
• Groin Strain
• Hamstring Strain
• Hip Pointer
• Jock Itch
• Jumper's Knee
• Knee Injuries
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
• Meniscus Tears
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Overuse Injuries
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
• Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
• Quadriceps Contusion
• Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
• Shin Splints
• Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
• Stress Fractures
• What to Do After a Head Injury
• What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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