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Q: What is the difference between an acute and chronic sports injury?

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  • Committed for over 10 years to Fitness and Rehabilitation to the 50s plus population has been very rewarding. Based in the Mosman area we do ... View profile
    Hi there, Great question.
    The short answer is:
    An acute injury is an injury that has recently happened.
    A chronic injury is an injury that has gone beyond the expected time for healing and/ or a recurring injury. I hope that helps. Monte
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