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What are the best ways to prevent sports-related shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries?

Using the correct technique and equipment — such as proper grip size on racquets or adjusted throwing mechanics — also plays a key role. Gradually increasing training intensity and incorporating adequate rest days can prevent fatigue-related breakdowns.

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What are the most common shoulder injuries in athletes?

What are the most common shoulder injuries in athletes? Athletes often place heavy demands on their shoulders, especially in sports that require repetitive overhead motions such as baseball, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. The most common injuries seen in this group include rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement syndrome, dislocations, and tendonitis. These conditions develop either from sudden trauma, like a fall or collision, [...]
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