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I have bursitis and patellar tendinitis. got injected with cortisone, now i feel better. does this mean i can go back to playing soccer intensely?
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Wait.: u should be pain free and gradually increase your effort .steroids mask the etiology for the pain.
Answered 5/11/2015
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