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Can sprains and strains be prevented?

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Putting the body to work requires that it be prepared for a specific activity. Athletes routinely warm up before practice and competition, and that same philosophy of injury prevention can be applied to regular daily activities. Stretching before work and gradually increasing the amount of effort and exertion may help prevent muscle and joint injury. Everybody is an athlete in their own way, and it is just as important to warm up before shoveling snow or mowing the grass as it is before playing basketball or golf. Moreover, physical exercise that develops muscles that are used in routine activities can prevent injuries from the activities.

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