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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your …
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… Severity of Back Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and are not serious. Minor injuries can also result from overuse of the muscles and …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home …
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… Pressure Injuries: Stages On this page: Pressure injuries are described in four stages . Stage 1 sores are … a pressure injury has formed. There are also pressure injuries that are "unstageable." This means that the stage …
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… Back Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports or recreation activities, … muscles and ligaments that hold the spine together. Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. Injuries …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Mouth injuries are common, especially in children. They can … (hard or soft palates), neck, or tonsils . Sometimes mouth injuries look worse than they are. Even a small cut or …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational … of the knee. But they may be caused by things other than injuries. Some people are more likely to have knee problems …
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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … It may reduce the chance of a fish hook injury. Fishhook injuries often occur when you remove a slippery, flopping … if you aren't familiar with fishing gear. Most fish hook injuries puncture the skin of the face, scalp, fingers, …
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… Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … move your arms. To better understand shoulder problems and injuries, you may want to learn more about the shoulder … or colour, and changes in your range of motion. Shoulder injuries most often occur during sports activities, …
