INJURY PREVENTION

Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Warm-Ups Affect Your Balance: What You Should Know

Warm-ups are a big deal in sports. They get your muscles ready and can boost your performance. But what about your balance? That's a bit more complicated. Not all warm-ups help your balance in the same way. It all depends on the kind of exercises you do. Local exercises are short and target specific muscles. These can actually improve your balance right away. But ge...

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Preventing Pressure Injuries: A New Approach to Training

In the world of healthcare, pressure injuries are a big deal. They can cause serious problems for patients and add stress to the already busy lives of healthcare assistants. So, how can we make sure these injuries don't happen? One way is through better training. A recent effort focused on creating a new system for training programs. This system isn't about testing h...

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Guns and Doctors: A Clash of Worlds

In the United States, the relationship between doctors and guns is complicated. Doctors who own guns often struggle to talk about gun safety with their patients. This is especially true for those who treat injuries from gun violence. A recent effort tried to understand why this is the case. The issue is clear. Doctors who own guns might feel awkward talking about gu...

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May 14 2025HEALTH

Faith and Sports Injuries: A New Look at Recovery and Prevention

The connection between faith, religion, and sports injuries is a topic that has been explored in various studies. A recent examination looked into how religion and spirituality (R/S) influence sports-related injuries. This examination included 14 studies that met certain criteria. These studies were grouped into four main areas. The first area looked at how R/S m...

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Surfing: The Hidden Risks and How to Stay Safe

Surfing has become a worldwide sensation since Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku brought it to the world's attention in the early 1900s. It is not just a sport, it is a lifestyle. With its growing popularity, it's crucial for medical professionals to understand the unique injuries that surfers face. Surfing is not like other water sports or activities that involve o...

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Protecting Little Explorers: Smart Steps to Prevent Injuries

Children are naturally curious and full of energy. This can lead to accidents, which are the main cause of harm and death among young kids. To stop these accidents, injury prevention is key. It's about finding ways to avoid these mishaps before they occur. Understanding where and how accidents happen is crucial. By looking at data, we can spot risk factors. Thes...

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Keep Your Knees Safe: The Power of Preventing ACL Injuries

The knee is a crucial joint that bears a lot of weight and stress. It is a complex structure that allows for a wide range of movements. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key part of the knee. It plays a vital role in keeping the knee stable. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are quite common, especially among athletes. They can be devastating, often requiring ...

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Apr 07 2025SPORTS

Ramadan's Impact on Young Soccer Players

Ramadan's fasting schedule can throw a wrench into training routines, especially for young soccer players. During this month, many athletes scale back on training to keep their fitness levels steady and avoid injuries. This is where neuromuscular training (NMT) comes into play. It's a type of training that focuses on improving the way muscles, tendons, and the nervou...

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Apr 06 2025HEALTH

Helmets: The Unseen Shield for Young Cyclists

Bicycle riding is a popular activity among young people in the U. S. However, it also tops the list of youth sports-related head injuries. Helmets are a must for cyclists, but not all helmets are created equal. Current safety standards focus on limiting head acceleration, but they don't compare how well different helmets protect against oblique impacts. This is a sig...

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Mental Health and Injuries: Older Adults in Guangxi

Have you ever thought about how mental health affects our physical safety? It's a big deal, especially for older adults. In Guangxi, China, a recent study looked at how anxiety and depression might increase the risk of unplanned injuries. This study used the 2023 National Health Service Survey to dig deep into this topic. They found that when older adults feel anxiou...

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