What do we mean by the term "inflammation"? A contemporary basic science update for sports medicine.

Scott, A; Khan, K M; Roberts, C R; Cook, J L; Duronio, V · Br J Sports Med · 2004

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Abstract

Most practicing sports medicine clinicians refer to the concept of "inflammation" many times a day when diagnosing and treating acute and overuse injuries. What is meant by this term? Is it a "good" or a "bad" process? The major advances in the understanding of inflammation in recent years are summarised, and some clinical implications of the contemporary model of inflammation are highlighted.

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