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1. Shoulder Problems
Shoulder injuries are particularly common in those who fly fish. The repeated action of casting tends to create "overuse" injuries in anglers' shoulders causing problems with the "rotator cuff" tendons.
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2. Back Pain
Back pain is common in anglers, especially in the lower back (lumbar area). The actual cause of this pain can vary and most back pain is not of serious concern.
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3. DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis
This is a common problem for fly fishers. DeQuervain's is a condition which affects the wrist near to the base of the thumb.
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4. Ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are common in anglers, who may be casting off from rough or uneven ground. The term ankle sprain means injury to the supporting ligaments of the ankle (most commonly the ligaments on the outside edge of the ankle).
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5. Fish Hook Injuries
Sometimes anglers are injured if they walk barefoot around an area where others are fishing. Inexperienced anglers are more likely to be injured than those who are familiar with their equipment.
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