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College Sports Injuries Could Be Due to Overuse

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In college sports, nearly one out of three athlete injuries is a result of overuse.

It happens most often in low contact sports that involve long training sessions and repetitive motions.

Overuse injuries were found to be most common in rowing, softball, volleyball, cross-country, and track and field.

Injuries from overuse tend to get worse gradually and therefore may take longer to diagnose and treat.