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What's The Best Way To Prevent Traumatic Sports Injuries Such As Strains, Sprains And Fractures?

Neal Chen, M.D., Clinical Lecturer, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan
July 1, 2009

Question: What's the best way to prevent traumatic sports injuries such as strains, sprains and fractures?

Neal Chen, M.D., University of Michigan
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Answer: The best way to avoid traumatic sports injuries is to be educated about the sport that you're going to participate in. Gradually increase your activity as you become more and more involved in the sport and have properly maintained equipment to prevent yourself from getting injured.

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