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Sports injuries

Links to trusted information about sports injuries.

Dental injury

Trusted information about dental injury, advice for first teeth, advice for adult teeth and dental injury prevention can be found on this page.

Sports massage

Sports massage is designed to help people who exercise and can aid healing after an injury. Learn what is involved and find out more about the health benefits.

Sports concussion linked to long-term brain injury

Concussion in sports such as rugby is linked to long-term brain injury, a LaTrobe University study found. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of concussion.

Fractures

A bone fracture can be caused by trauma, such as a sports injury or fall. Fractures can also be caused by minor injuries in conditions that weaken the bone.

Limb injuries

Trusted information about limb injuries, including what it is, symptoms and treatments

Rotator cuff injury

Rotator cuff injury is caused by a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons of your shoulder. Learn more about they symptoms and how to treat it.

Spinal cord injuries

Trusted information about spinal cord injuries from leading Australian health organisations, including links to nontraumatic spinal cord injury.

Head injuries

The most common causes of head injuries are falls, assaults and car accidents. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments here.

Trusted information about facial injury, including causes, a bleeding or cut tongue, wounds, bruising, nosebleed and deliberate injuries. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.