overuse injuries
Strain from repetition
Overuse injuries are physical damage caused by repetitive stress on muscles, tendons, or joints rather than a single traumatic event.
Tennis elbow, runner's knee, and carpal tunnel syndrome are classic examples.
They develop gradually from repeated motions without adequate rest: The pitcher was sidelined with an overuse injury.
Prevention involves varying activities and allowing recovery time between sessions.
- tennis elbowOveruse forearm injury
- tendonitisInflamed tissue connecting muscle
- stress fracturesMicroscopic bone breaks from overuse
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- plantar fasciitisInflamed sole tissue
overtraining · cumulative · shin splints · occupational hazards · carpal tunnel syndrome · microtrauma · wear and tear · rest periods · strength training · cross-training · knees · runner's knee · jumper's knee · shoulders · physical therapy · anti-inflammatory medication · rest · rest days
- ski injuriesACL tear, broken leg, broken arm, ACL tears, concussion
- sports medicinesports medicine, injury prevention, athletic tape, rehabilitation, physical therapy
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- Body Careposture, breathing exercises, warm-up, cool-down, injury prevention
- javelin throwingjavelin, throw, grip, release, spear
- muscle injuriesmuscle strain, muscle tear, muscle cramp, muscle spasm, pulled muscle
overuse injuriesfractures
Breaks in rigid material
sprains · dislocations · lacerations · contusions · concussions