Some sports injuries happen in an instant, when an athlete falls or collides with another athlete for instance. Other injuries develop over time. Dr. William Meehan, director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention and a sports medicine physician, explains.

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▶Programs mentioned:
Sports Medicine Division https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/sports-medicine
The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention https://www.themichelicenter.com
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers/orthopedic-center

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Sports Medicine Division Team https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/sports-medicine/meet-our-team
The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention Team https://www.themichelicenter.com/meettheteam

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