Is Over-Hydration Quietly Increasing Injury Risk in Sports?

Is Over-Hydration Quietly Increasing Injury Risk in Sports?

Is Over-Hydration Quietly Increasing Injury Risk in Sports?Brent Ziemann
Published on: 04/02/2026

Hydration is essential, but mass still obeys physics. This article explores whether aggressive fluid intake may alter inertial demands during cutting, landing, and deceleration, and why force capacity must govern hydration strategy.

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