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Taneka Kovchenko / Spinal Injury

Taneka Kovchenko / Spinal Injury

Spinal injuries comprise a relatively small proportion of athletic injuries, but they are nevertheless a realistic risk in many sports. Some sports carry an increased risk due to the nature of the repetitive motions involved or the frequency of contact with the...
Missy Franklin / Shoulder Injury (Bursitis)

Missy Franklin / Shoulder Injury (Bursitis)

The shoulder has a huge range of motion compared to most joints, but that also makes it one of the less stable joints. Swimming competitively can really put the shoulder to the test, so much that ‘swimmer’s shoulder’ is the nickname given to the condition subacromical...