5 Most Dangerous Fall Sports

1. Football

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• Football can cause concussions, ACL and MCL tears in the knee, ankle sprains, and nerve damage to the neck, shoulder and spine.
• These injuries send players to the hospital frequently for expensive procedures.
• The average MRI costs $2,611

2. Cheerleading

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• Cheerleading is even riskier then football
• Head/Neck injuries, ACL and MCL tears in the leg, and stress fractures in the lower back

3. Soccer

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• Men and Woman have the risk of getting concussions, ACL injuries, and broken legs

4. Cross Country

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• Even though it is a solo sport it has risks of runners getting heart problems, heat illness, heat stroke and shin splints

5. Field Hockey

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• Head/Eye injuries, concussions, ACL tears, and sprained ankles
• Wear protective headgear and eyewear