Sports Medicine

    Sprains vs. Strains

    Learn the difference between these very common injuries.

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    Injury Signs and Symptoms

    How to Stay Off the Sidelines

    Protecting yourself from injury is just as important as remembering the next play of the game.

    Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries

    How to Heal Yourself

    Kids' Sports Injuries

    Is My Injury Serious?

    Learn to recognize injuries that call for professional care.

    Look for these 3 signs

    Treatment for Major Injuries

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    Sports Medicine Q&As

    Jeffrey D. Watson, MD
    Jeffrey D. Watson, MD
    Orthopedic Surgery
    Memorial Hospital of Tampa    		 Q

     What is sports injury rehab and how do people recover?
    A

    Rehabilitation (rehab) after a sports injury involves numerous specialties, including physical therapy. . .


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