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Sports injuries in adults: overview of clinical examination and management

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 53 , issue 1 , 2011 , pages: 21–27

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2011.10874055

Author(s): DC Janse van Rensburg Section Sports Medicine, , K Nolte Institute for Sports Research, University of Pretoria,

Keywords: sports injuries , athletic injuries , musculoskeletal injuries , inflammation , overuse injuries , acute injuries , diagnosis , treatment , adults

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Abstract

A wide variety of anatomical structures can be involved in a sports injury. To return to play as soon as possible is of utmost importance to an athlete, and in order to achieve this, a correct, all-inclusive diagnosis, a well-focused treatment plan, and a management plan that strives to offer protection are essential.

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