overuse injury

collocation in English

meaningsofoveruseandinjury

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overuse
noun[U]
uk
/ˌəʊ.vəˈjuːs/us
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈjuːs/
the fact that something is used too often or ...
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injury
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/us
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or ...
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(Definition ofoveruseandinjuryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is often caused byoveruseinjuryof the plantar fascia, increases in exercise, weight or age.
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Such ideas include excessive pronation of the foot,overuseinjury, and inversion ankle sprains.
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Switch back-and-forth between the two to preventoveruseinjuryto any one joint.
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However, if breakdown occurs more rapidly than buildup, anoveruseinjurycan result.
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This will help to decrease the pain and inflammation; rest will alleviate discomfort because golfer's elbow is anoveruseinjury.
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An,overuseinjury, refers to repeated stress and strain, which is likely the case in endurance runners.
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Joint pain and numbness are also early signs ofoveruseinjury.
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Such overuse injuries can be very troublesome and take a long time to heal in old people.
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Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time.
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However, running shoes also provide several advantages, including protection of the runner from puncture wounds, bruising, thermal injuries from extreme weather conditions, and overuse injuries.
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Preventative taping may also decrease the prevalence of chronic or overuse injuries in joints such as the ankle or wrist.
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Many cyclists suffer from overuse injuries to the knees, affecting cyclists at all levels.
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Because of this mechanism, stress fractures are common overuse injuries in athletes.
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