Archive for injury prevention
Concussions: Prevention and recovery for athletes
As kids and teens get ready for the start of a new school year, many will be lacing up their cleats for the coming sports season. Team sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, and field hockey bring together all the benefits of rigorous exercise and fun with friends. However, participation also comes with the risk ... Read More
Tagged: concussion, injury prevention, orthopedics, sports medicine
Guide to car seat safety
Proper use of car seats and seat belts reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than 50 percent. This guide to car seat safety illustrates proper car seat etiquette for children under 1 year old to children using booster seats.
Tagged: injury prevention, public health, safety
How to prevent ACL injuries in female athletes
An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear is a devastating injury that can end an athlete’s season and sometimes take up to a year to fully recover. Along with the pain and long rehab process, it also carries the consequences of a high rate of re-tear and increased risk for osteoarthritis. But what if you could ... Read More