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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has had a minor elbow injury. You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back … pain. Some people may not recall having had a specific injury, especially if symptoms began slowly or during … as sports or play, or are the result of falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports such as wrestling, …
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… often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports … occur during sports or play or from falls. The risk for injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … ankles, and feet are the most affected body areas. Any injury that occurs at the end of a long bone near a joint …
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… often are caused by everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Arm injuries are often caused by: Sports or hobbies. … or play or from falling down. The chance of having an injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, … wrists, hands, and fingers are injured most often. An injury to the end of a long bone near a joint may harm the …
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Injury prevention Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more … intended for educational and informational purposes only. … Injury prevention …
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… other facial injuries or fractures. Seriousness of a nose injury Whether or not your nose is broken, a nose injury is … from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) draining from the brain into the nose … from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) draining from the brain into the nose …
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Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Spinal decompression surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to relieve …
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… Independent Living for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview … or Down syndrome need extra help preparing for independent living. Major independent living skills include preparing meals, managing money, …
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… Healthy living during winter Last updated January 29, 2025 Download … nicotine products (HealthLinkBC File #30b) Vaping … Healthy living during winter …
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… What are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that … damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. This can happen when you lie in bed or sit in a … skin, the colour may differ from that of nearby skin. The injury may be tender and warm to the touch. It may break …
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… injuries and other adverse events. How to exercise safely Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility and … Sports-related dehydration Returning to play after a head injury during a sporting event If you have questions about … provides information on common injuries, risk factors and injury prevention for a variety of sports. … Preventing …