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What is an overuse injury?

An overuse injury develops when repeated stress on bone, muscle, tendon, or joint tissue causes pain or function problems over time.
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What is an overuse injury?

An overuse injury develops when repeated stress on bone, muscle, tendon, or joint tissue causes pain or function problems over time.

What To Know

Review the key points below, then use the related pages to explore care options.

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Sports medicine listing

Sports medicine care includes overuse injuries, sprains, strains, stress fractures, ACL injuries, and meniscus concerns.

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Care planning

Evaluation can help determine whether rest, activity changes, therapy, bracing, imaging, injections, or a procedure fits the injury.

Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.

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