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<strong>Types</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>injuries</strong><br />

Acute <strong>injuries</strong> – due to a<br />

single, sudden and violent<br />

trauma such as contusion, a<br />

sprain or a fracture.<br />

Overuse <strong>injuries</strong> – due to<br />

repeated micro-traumata<br />

having a cumulative effect on<br />

body tissues, such as strain,<br />

tendinitis and stress fractures.<br />

Centre for Sport & Health Research,<br />

Halmstad University<br />

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