About three million sports injuries occur each year and almost one-third of all injuries experienced during childhood are sports-related. They can be caused by accidents while playing, by improper or inadequate stretching or warming up, by using incorrect equipment, or by not playing the game properly. This title includes information on common injuries, sprains and strains, broken bones, dealing with the effects of an injury, and the path to recovery. It also offers valuable advice on sports injury prevention: following coaches’ advice, wearing proper equipment, respecting other players, and playing according to the rules.