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When should a runner see a health care provider for an injury?

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  1. Mild soreness the day after a run
  2. Severe pain, or swelling not easing in 2 days
  3. Only if a bone is visible

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References

  1. Sprains | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000041.htm Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Sprains | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000041.htm Checked 2026-10-12.

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