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Acute injuries, such as a sprained ankle, strained back, or fractured hand, occur suddenly during activity. Signs of an acute injury include: * sudden, severe pain * swelling * inability to place weight on a lower limb * extreme tenderness in an upper limb * inability to move a joint through full range of motion * extreme limb weakness * visible dislocation / break of a bone

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An injury you get playing sports, such as sprained ankles or concussions.

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The difference between acute and chronic sports injuries relates to the severity of the injury. For example, a torn ACL is often a chronic injury, while a bruised elbow is an acute injury.

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