About.com Health: Coping With Sports Injuries

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor As summer draws to a close (say it ain't so!), many fall sports leagues are gearing up for another season. Whether you or your child are participating in pee-wee, high school, or adult sports, you'll want to take precautions to prevent injuries. Recognize the Signs of a Concussion Sometimes a concussion is obvious, but other times the symptoms may be very subtle. Pay attention to these red flags after a hit to the head. Football Injuries See More About:  accidents  brain conditions  concussions What's the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain? Sprains and strains are two of the most common sports-related injuries. I speak from experience -- I sprained my ankle too many times to count when I competed as a gymnast. Children's Sports Injuries See More About:  running  sprains and strains  injury prevention How a Physical Therapist Can Help If you're injured while playing sports, you may need physical therapy. Learn about what happens during a PT session. Treating a Pulled Muscle Why Resting Can Improve Your Performance Practice is important, but it's just as essential to make sure you properly rest and recover from a workout -- it can help prevent injury and step up your game. Overtraining Syndrome See More About:  workouts  sprains and strains  injury prevention Health Ads Home Health Sports Injuries Health Tips Sports Injury Health Department Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Natural Burn Remedies How Much Sleep Do Teenagers Need? Earplugs to Prevent Swimmers' Ear Causes of Heel Pain Progressive Hearing Loss   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools From About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement