Treating sports injuries.

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  • Source:
    Harvard Men's Health Watch. Feb2010, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p4-7. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Illustration.
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    • Subject Terms:
      EXERCISE; SPORTS injuries; OLDER people; SPRAINS; ARTHRITIS; SYNOVITIS
    • Abstract:
      The article presents information on the management of exercise-related injuries among the elderly population. Preventive measures are listed. It describes common injuries like sprains, strains, arthritis and synovitis, and dislocations, among others. The components of a self-treatment program are protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation. Also discussed is the consideration of rehabilitation exercises.