Football What could be done to stop serious sports injuries in America’s game?
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Football
What could be done to stop serious sports injuries in America’s game?
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Types of injuries
• Fracture bones• Sprains• Concussions • Muscle tearing
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How we receive a concussion
Concussion is an injury to the brain caused by impact against the skull. It can often involve a loss of consciousness but does not in all cases.
www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
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How to avoid concussions
When playing contact sports, you should wear a helmet that has a good amount of padding. This will absorb the shock of most, not all, vicious hits that you take.
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How do you fracture a bone?
Stress fracture occurs when the bone itself becomes overstressed and begins to fail.
www.medscape.com
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How to avoid fractured bones
One way is to wear extra padding during football games.
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What is a Muscle Tear
It occurs when part of the muscles of the lower leg are stretched beyond their ability to withstand the tension.
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/legpainandinjuries/a/calf-strain.htm
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How to prevent a muscle tear:
Know your limits when you are exercising or working out.
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www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/legpainandinjuries/a/calf-strain.htm
www.medscape.com