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Common Sports Injuries and Prevention

Question 3 • Lifetime Fitness - 1st Quarter

List and explain the most common dangerous conditions that increase the chance of getting injured in sports.

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Common dangerous conditions include poor physical conditioning, which makes muscles and joints less prepared; failing to warm up or stretch properly, which can lead to strains and sprains; dehydration or overheating, which can cause weakness, heat illness, and poor coordination; unsafe equipment or playing surfaces, which can cause falls and collisions; bad weather or poor visibility; and playing while injured or overly tired, which makes the injury worse and slows reactions. These conditions should be corrected before continuing to play.

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