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Torn Tendons & Ligaments From Hyperextension

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Mona Arabshahi

Hyperextension is an injury that occurs when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of motion. While commonly referred to as a sports injury, hyperextension can be a result of both athletic and non-athletic activities.

Mona Arabshahi has been writing since 2010. She has been involved in scientific research endeavors and had a chapter published in "Frontiers in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery." Arabshahi has contributed as a researcher for several institutions, including Winship Cancer Institute and Spine Center Atlanta. She graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and behavioral biology.