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What long term sports injuries can result from track?
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Bone/ joint injuries: Runners are potential at increased risk for stress fractures, arthritis in the weightbearing joints (feet, ankles, knees, hips). Recurrent ankle sprains can also occur if routinely running on uneven terrain (x-cntry running).
Answered 12/9/2013
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