Tag: Injury Prevention
New approach to prevent spinal cord damage
Washington, Nov 8(ANI): Scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College have suggested a new approach to prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury.
They believe that...
Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players
Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say
(HealthDay News) -- Football fans and players may be excited about the...
If wayne saves one, it’s worth it
Jumping off the jetties at Hervey Bay might be all fun and games for local kids - until someone gets hurt.
In an effort to...
Cape May Rescue Answering C-Spine Injury Calls on Beach
CAPE MAY – The city’s beach patrol and fire rescue personnel have answered 20 C-Spine (neck, cervical and spine) injury calls since June 26.
At...
Injury awareness presentation for Kedron State School
KEDRON: Students at Kedron State School will hear important injury prevention messages to help keep them safe in the schoolyard and beyond next week.
Spinal...
Cheerleading Is Leading Cause Of Catastrophic Injury In Young Women
As a bright, young cheerleader trying out for the high school varsity squad, 14-year-old Laura Jackson had everything going for her.
But when a back...
Think safety before diving in
With summer in full swing and many families headed to the pool and beach, we're reminded that diving accidents are a common cause of...
Your Mother Always Said You’d Break Your Neck If You Did This
According to a recent study commissioned by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, there are over 200,000 people living with spinal cord injuries caused...
No Diving into Waters Less Than 10 Feet
The Mayfield Clinic and Spine Institute urges parents, camp counselors and coaches to remind young people that diving into shallow water can result in...
Head And Neck Injury Prevention The Focus Of American Association Of Neurological Surgeons Sixth...
The Sixth Annual National Neurosurgery Awareness Week (NNAW) kicks off this year on May 3 during the 77th Annual Meeting of the AANS in...
