Sports Medicine (Topic Center)
Playing Sports
There are many sports to choose from. Explore your options and find the sport that's best for you.
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Take Care of Your Body
Find out what else you can do to be healthy.
Find the right foods
Get your sports physical
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The Mental Game
You can develop a healthy attitude about sports and learn to cope with some of the challenges too.
Coping with sports stress
You can be a good sport
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Concussions
Read what our experts have to say about concussions.
What is a concussion?
Prevention tips
How to heal safely
Concussions: Alex's story
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Knee Injuries
Ligaments connect bones to each other. But sometimes the ligaments can tear.
Knee Injury: Caroline's story
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Strains and Sprains
Strains and sprains usually heal without lasting problems. Follow your doctor's instructions to help the injury heal as quickly as possible.
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The Risks of Steroids, Supplements, and Sports Drinks
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) happen when movements are repeated over and over.
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Running and Jumping Injuries
Doing the same movements over and over can stress the knees. Read about 2 common knee injuries in teens.
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Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. It usually happens from repeating the same movement over and over.
Read about stress fractures
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Other Common RSIs
There are many kinds of RSIs. Here are some that can happen in young athletes.
Sports Q&A
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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