The Facts
Each year, about one person in every 25 will seek medical help for a "sports"
injury, but not all of those injuries are sustained while playing sports.
Any repetitive physical activity, even walking, can injure muscles and joints.
People who participate in sports are more likely than others of the same age
to have muscle and tendon injuries and bone fractures. This certainly doesn't
mean you should avoid sports - the health benefits far outweigh the cost in
terms of sports injuries.