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Overuse injury: How to prevent training injuries
Recovering from overuse injury
If you suspect that you have an overuse injury, consult your doctor. He or she will likely ask you to stop doing the activity that caused the injury and recommend medication for any pain and inflammation. More important, make sure you discuss with your doctor your physical activity program — including any recent changes in technique, intensity, duration, frequency or types of activity. Identifying the root cause of your overuse injury and ensuring that you're using the proper technique will help you correct the problem and avoid repeating it. When you think the overuse injury has healed, ask your doctor to check that you've completely regained strength, motion, flexibility and balance before beginning the activity again.
Playing it safe
Don't allow overuse injuries to prevent you from being physically active. By working with your doctor, listening to your body and pacing yourself, you can avoid this common setback and safely increase your activity level.
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