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Davis EK J Okla State Med Assoc. 2004 Jan;97(1):18-21
 
Although physical activity has numerous health benefits, there are potential adverse effects associated with being physically active, ranging from those that cause minor inconvenience to those that are life threatening.
 
- Most musculoskeletal injuries related to physical activity are likely to be preventable by gradually working up to a desired level of activity and by avoiding excessive amount of activity.
- Although there is no evidence that physical activity itself causes osteoarthritis, injuries sustained during competitive sports have been shown to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
- Although serious cardiac events can occur with physical exertion, the overall benefit of regular physical activity is lower all-cause mortality.