http://resources.purematters.com/feeds/sports-injuries.rss This sports injuries center includes quizzes and advice about how to avoid injuries as well as how to get back to your physical routine after an injury. http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/tips-to-keep-winter-sports-injury-free Heading outside to enjoy the chilly weather and winter sports? Take care, doctors warn. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:09:54 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/tips-to-keep-winter-sports-injury-free 2012-01-03T14:09:54Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/olympian-advice-on-preventing-sports-injuries Neither Olympians nor weekend warriors are immune to tendonitis, ankle sprains, low back problems, and knee pain. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:43:19 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/olympian-advice-on-preventing-sports-injuries 2011-10-06T18:43:19Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/sports-related-knee-injuries Knee injuries account for 25 percent of all sports-related injuries, but proper conditioning can help prevent them. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:36:58 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/sports-related-knee-injuries 2011-10-06T18:36:58Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/a-heads-up-for-football-safety Coaches should tell players not to tackle or block with their heads or run head-down with the ball. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:06:15 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/a-heads-up-for-football-safety 2011-07-10T21:06:15Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/injuries-plague-athletic-baby-boomers As we age, our bodies change. Knee joints have less cartilage; bones become more brittle and connective tissues less pliable. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:28:37 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/injuries-plague-athletic-baby-boomers 2011-03-21T14:28:37Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/how-to-avoid-sports-injuries Sports injury rates could be reduced by 25 percent if all athletes — professionals and amateurs — followed essential safety, conditioning, and preventive strategies. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:44:40 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/how-to-avoid-sports-injuries 2011-03-18T18:44:40Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/snowboarding-avoid-spills-on-the-hills Snowboarders often break wrists and ankles because they go down hard when they crash. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:39:12 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/snowboarding-avoid-spills-on-the-hills 2010-12-06T16:39:12Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/sprains-strains-breaks-whats-the-difference If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:09:50 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/sprains-strains-breaks-whats-the-difference 2010-10-13T19:09:50Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/rub-away-muscle-soreness Athletes take advantage of massage therapy all the time. Don't let cost hold you back; give yourself relief with self-massage techniques. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:56:48 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/rub-away-muscle-soreness 2010-10-12T13:56:48Z http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/muscles-moaning-try-these-ingredients-for-relief Feeling sore isn't unusual if you've just started a fitness program or upped your usual intensity. The good news: You can ease the discomfort with the right pain relievers. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:37:53 GMT http://resources.purematters.com/fitness/sports-injuries/muscles-moaning-try-these-ingredients-for-relief 2010-10-12T13:37:53Z