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NFL Players and Knee Injuries

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 16, 2025

Study shows link between short between-game rest periods and increased injury risk. Here’s an important reminder for trainers who work with competitive athletes: short rest equals higher injury risk. NFL players were significantly more likely to suffer a serious knee injury—specifically tears of the knee extensor mechanism—after shorter rest periods between games, according to University…

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