Question

Bursitis can affect many joints and can be caused by a numerous sporting activities, such as cycling, tennis, and long-distance running. Explain what bursitis is and what characteristics the mentioned sporting activities have in common? (Site 1)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Bursitis is a painful condition affecting the muscles, tendons and bones near the joints.

• Bursitis can typically occur as a direct result of excessive sporting and exercises. It typically affects the shoulders, hip or elbow.
• Typically it's caused by constant pressure on an area or by too much use of a flexible joint.
• Playing basketball, swimming, extensive running or cycling are also high-risk practises.  These activities involve the usage of all the body parts that can be most affected to bursitis.