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Professional Athletes and Joint Wear
The daily routine of elite athletes includes continuous training and competitions, during which they are subjected to significant physical stress. This increased demand can lead to chronic injuries over time, including the wear and tear of joint cartilage. The specific requirements of the sport and the individual attributes of the athletes both influence the risk of injuries. An important question is whether these problems can be avoided and what steps athletes can take for prevention. Differences Between Sports and Injury Risk The differences between sports have a significant impact on the occurrence of injuries. There are sports that are practiced intensively from childhood, such as figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics.…