Helmet Use
No matter what your age or level of experience, whenever you ride a bike, inline skate, ski, or engage in other activities during which your head is vulnerable to injury, a helmet should be worn. Children younger than 12 years should also wear ... [... more]
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Tips To Prevent Swimming Injuries
Each year, almost 150,000 swimming-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital emergency rooms. For more information on "Prevent Injuries America!®," call the [... more]
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Tips To Prevent Gymnastics Injuries
Each year, more than 86,000 gymnastics-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Source: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; USA Gymnastics Safety ... [... more]
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A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Every day, millions of youths in the United States and Canada participate in sports activities, from soccer fields and snow-covered slopes to baseball diamonds and ice rinks. Sports activities are more than play. Participation in athletics ... [... more]
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Playing It Safe on the Baseball Field
Baseball is one of our country's most popular recreational sports with more than 40 million Americans participating in softball and baseball leagues. Where are most of the injuries occurring in baseball? Here are some areas that coaches, parents ... [... more]
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Tips To Prevent Basketball Injuries
Each year, more than 1.6 million basketball-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital emergency rooms. Incidence of Injury Preparation Dress Appropriately Focus on Technique ... [... more]
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Football
Each year, more than 448,000 football-related injuries to youths under age 15 are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital emergency rooms. The total cost of these football-related injuries was ... [... more]
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Prevent Golf Injuries
Many people consider golf a low-level physical activity without the possibility of injury ever happening to them. But, there is a potential risk of suffering serious injuries to the elbow, spine, knee, hip, or wrist. One of the best ways you to ... [... more]
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Hockey
Each year, almost 67,000 hockey-related* injuries to youths under age 15 are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital emergency rooms. The total cost of these hockey-related injuries was more than ... [... more]
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Tips To Prevent Soccer Injuries
Each year, more than 477,500 soccer-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Use synthetic, nonabsorbent balls on wet playing fields. Leather balls can become ... [... more]
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Playing It Safe on the Tennis Court
Tennis is a fun game! But, if you do not take the time to properly warm up, you may get an injury. Get help from a professional in selecting the right equipment and always pay attention to the rules of the game. Plan for Your Environment ... [... more]
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Tips for a Safe Running Program
Running injuries are quite common. But, they can be reduced if you follow the proper conditioning and training programs; wear the appropriate apparel and footwear; and are aware of your running environment. Plan for Your Environment Preparation ... [... more]
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