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References used for this fact sheet
- Smartplay Victoria (2007), Preventing basketball injuries – facts and safety tips for basketballers [online], Sports Medicine Australia – Victoria. More information here.
- Smartplay Victoria (2005), Drink up, beat the heat [online], Sports Medicine Australia – Victoria. More information here.
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