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Sport Injury Statistics

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Prevention

Many eye injuries can be prevented by wearing safety goggles or other protective eye wear. Always wear eye protection while playing sports such as racquetball, or contact sports such as basketball.

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Expert & Community Posts

How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...but can also be seen in people doing other contact sports. Symptoms begin around 16 years later... Read more »

Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury

By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...traumatic brain injuries from long-forgotten falls, sports injuries or other accidents that... Read more »

Staying Hydrated in the Heat

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...exercising outside in the heat. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that athletes... Read more »

osteoporosis inspiration

By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...Here's the story on Sigel:... Read more »

5 Risks Factors for Osteoarthritis

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...into the joint, or an ACL tear, which is a common sports injury. Weight - Being overweight puts... Read more »

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Health Guide

Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury of the knee

...collateral ligament (LCL) Prevention Use proper technique when exercising or playing sports. Many cases may not be preventable. Read more »

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury of the knee

...collateral ligament (MCL); MCL injury Prevention Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Many cases are not preventable. Read more »

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury

...- posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Prevention Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Many cases are not preventable. Read more »

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

...anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Prevention Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Several women's collegiate sports programs have reduced ACL tears through a... Read more »

Nose fracture

...nose; Broken nose Prevention Protective headgear should be worn while playing contact sports, riding bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, or roller blades. Seat belts and... Read more »

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Radial head injury

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