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By Randall Ware
Times-Democrat Writer
Playing sports has lots of advantages. It keeps people in good physical shape, improves concentration, and provides an outlet for stress.
But there can be a downside as well.
Sports injuries sideline athletes of every level, from casual joggers to professional football players. The most common sports injuries are ankle sprains, knee injuries, and pulled muscles.
It doesn’t matter how athletic you are, injuries can occur for many reasons. Field players can step on a rock or lose their footing on uneven ground. Improper footwear can be damaging. And, exercising without an adequate warm-up, or playing a sport when your body is not physically fit enough, can also cause injury.
Typically, athletes in junior high, high school, and college are most affected with sports injuries because they are the most active age group. But older people are susceptible as well, especially if they haven’t taken proper preventative measures.
“Different athletes get injured for different reasons,” said Michael Augustine, a
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