NIAMS Publication Ordering System

There is no charge for NIAMS publications.


Click on cover to view larger image.

online PDF version link (PDF Version, download free reader)

Online Only

What Are Sports Injuries?

Printed 06/2005

This fact sheet is for athletes at all ages and levels, for people who exercise, as well as for health care professionals, coaches, and others who want to find out more about sports injuries. This fact sheet describes the different types of sports injuries, how they can be treated and prevented, and recent treatment advances from research. It also highlights risk factors and contains a resource list. If you have further questions after reading this fact sheet, you may wish to discuss them with a health care professional.

Length: 5 pp.

Intended Audience:

  • General public
  • For medical & health professionals to share with patients

Quantity that can be ordered: up to 0

This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.

Size: 8 1/2 x 11

Language: English

To order by phone or inquire about bulk orders for health forums or fairs, please contact the NIAMS Information Clearinghouse at (877) 22-NIAMS (226-4267). The TTY (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) number is (301) 565-2966.

The feature on this Web site allowing visitors to change the size of the text relies on a cookie set on the visitor's computer to remember the text size chosen. If cookies are turned off in the visitor's browser, the text size will not be stored. However, this will not affect the functioning of the rest of the site. Cookies are not required to be able to place an order. There is no information stored in this cookie to identify the visitor. For more information, please see the NIAMS Privacy Policy.