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Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer
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Stress fractures Stress fractures are overuse injuries that occur when fatigued muscles can no longer absorb shock and transfer the load to the bone.
Muscle injuries Muscle cramps, hardening of muscles and muscle aches are most often caused by the intensive overuse of particular muscle groups.
The muscles at the back of the thighs and the front of the hips can be strained and there is a risk also of a poor overall posture and an increased susceptibility to pain and injury.
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Rob Bruff,
Nightclub Bouncer
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Whiplash Injury is characterised by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck usually as a result of a sudden strain affecting the discs, muscles, nerves, or tendons of the neck.
Injuries were very slight and included a wrenched left hand, a pulled muscle in the right shoulder and a small cut on the chin from the radio mike.
Spasticity is a complication after stroke or other brain injury where the muscles typically in the arm or leg contract involuntarily, often causing pain and restricting movement.
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Todd Porter,
Gym Attendent
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Injuries to Muscles, Joints and Ligaments Injuries to muscles, joints and ligaments can occur when exercising, participating in sorts, working in the yard or many other activities.
Strenuous exercise is hard on the muscles first thing in the morning and can actually cause injury if the muscles are not properly warmed up and loosened.
Strengthening the back muscles and connective tissue can go a long way toward preventing and treating some back injuries.
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Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator
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Since unconditioned muscles are weak and inflexible causing them to be more susceptible to injury, performing simple exercises and stretches for the rotator cuff muscles will reduce the likelihood of injury by maintaining the strength and flexibility of these muscles.
Muscle training is an integral part of any aerobic program because strength will help to protect you from injuries that can occur during your favorite aerobic exercise.
Pilates is an effective exercise system to help treat and prevent common neck and back injuries and has been found to be a very useful method not only to build strength and muscle balance but also to improve ones posture.
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