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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

When Can I Return To Play?

Monday July 17, 2006
If you have had a recent injury one of your main concerns may be how soon you can return to play. The answer to this question is important because returning too soon can increase your risk of re-injury or developing a chronic problem that will lead to a longer recovery. Waiting too long, however, can lead to unnecessary deconditioning.
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