overuse

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Golfers should give priority to physical foundation, mobility and movement control over just swing speed, and respect recovery to avoid overuse injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"Tendons are fundamentally susceptible to overuse," explains Jess Snedeker, a professor of orthopaedic biomechanics at ETH Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

The funding package also comes as new data shows that telehealth services do not result in overuse of medical services, which may help allay concerns about runaway usage and funding problems.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

In the wake of her recovery from cancer, the princess has spoken about the importance of kindness, calm and limiting the overuse of social media and mobile phones in a digital world.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

We’d recite Bella’s and Edward’s dialogue aloud, our throats hoarse from overuse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith