Physical exercise has numerous benefits for the body. But like anything else, moderation is key. Doing the same strenuous movements over and over again can lead to overuse injuries.
Some sports have names connected to the overuse injuries they cause, such as tennis elbow and runner’s knee. Unlike acute injury which has a clear cause that is easy to diagnose, overuse injury develops gradually over time—the result of a repetitive trauma that doctors may not recognize until there is recognizable tissue damage.
