Sport is brilliant for your health, but it does carry risks. Many injuries happen because people do too much too soon, though each sport has its own particular dangers. The good news is most of these risks can be reduced or avoided altogether with a bit of common sense.
We've created sections covering everything from athletics and gym work to water sports, racquet sports, and outdoor activities like rock climbing and horse riding. You'll find practical safety tips for each one, plus information on typical injuries and how to treat and recover from them.
Find out how dangerous any sport really is with a risk rating, injury statistics and safety advice
Try our Sport Danger Rating free, here on this site →Whether you're taking up a new sport or you've been doing one for years, our advice will help you stay safer and enjoy it more.
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