14 Sep 2012
Physiotherapists report an increase in 'Olympic injuries'
BY Tom Walker
Physiotherapists have reported a 'sharp spike' in the number of sports injuries this summer - thanks to the public taking to sports fields and tracks trying to emulate their Olympic heroes.
According to private health group BMI Healthcare, it has seen a 20 per cent increase in sports-related injuries during the "summer of sport".
Among the sports associated as causing the most sports are running, tennis and going to the gym.
To see an infographic compiled by BMI on sports injuries for 2012, click here.
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