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Soccer Injury Prevention
AAOS — 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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Baseball Field Safety
AAOS — Baseball is one of our country's most popular recreational sports, with more than 40 million Americans participating in softball and baseball leagues. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, almost 500,000 baseball-related ...More…
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Prevent Falls and Stay Independent
AAOS — Each year, one in every three older people falls. Falls cause many seniors to lose their independence, requiring a change in living arrangements such as moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. A hip fracture is one of the most ...More…
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Tips to Prevent Yoga Injuries
AAOS — An increasing number of Americans are turning to yoga for exercise and relaxation, as well as non-surgical, non-medicinal relief of bone, joint and muscle-related pain. While some people consider yoga a secret "fountain of youth," the seemingly ...More…
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Volleyball Injury Prevention
AAOS — Each year, more than 187,000 volleyball-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Source: U.S.A. Volleyball; American Volleyball Coaches Association; and U.S. ...More…
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Swimming Injury Prevention
AAOS — Nearly 172,000 swimming-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics in 2007 according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these tips to prevent ...More…
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Prevent Snow Shoveling and Snow Blowing Injuries
AAOS — The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers the following tips for safe snow clearing: In 2007, more than 118,000 people were treated in hospital evergency rooms, doctors' offices, clinics and other medical settings for injuries ...More…
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Tips to Prevent Horseback Riding Injuries
AAOS — Horseback riding is great exercise for the entire body. But if you don't take appropriate precautions, you can be seriously injured while riding. According to the National Electronic Surveillance Survey (NEISS), an estimated 73,576 people were ...More…
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Basketball Injury Prevention
AAOS — 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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Baseball Injury Prevention
AAOS — Each year, almost 500,000 baseball-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Wear the appropriate mitt for your position. Catchers should always use a catcher's . ...More…
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Tips to Prepare for Emergencies and Disasters
AAOS — Natural and man-made emergencies and disasters can strike at any time without warning. They have the potential to cause injury or death. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), there were more than 168 major disasters ...More…
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Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage
AAOS — The larger and heavier your luggage, the more susceptible you are to neck, back, and shoulder injuries. Lifting and carrying bulky luggage can strain your bones, muscles, and joints. According to the National Electronic Surveillance System ...More…