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Often, muscles, bursae, and tendons are injured during sports activities. Injury, overuse, infection, and occasionally disease can temporarily or permanently damage these structures. Damage can cause pain, limit control of movement, and reduce range of motion.

Last full review/revision May 2008 by Joseph J. Biundo, MD

Content last modified May 2008