How can injuries be prevented?
Injuries cause 5 million deaths every year. They are also a leading cause of demand for medical care and rehabilitation services. People of all ages are affected, but some groups are more at risk. For example, for people between the ages of 5 and ... [... more]
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Workplace safety - manual handling injuries
One in three injuries to Australian workers are caused by manual handling, with inexperienced workers at greatest risk. Manual handling injuries are not limited to those sustained by lifting or carrying heavy loads. A person can be injured when ... [... more]
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Tennis - preventing injury
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. More than 900,000 Australians play each year. Tennis requires a variety of physical attributes including speed, power, endurance, strength and balance. While the risk of injury from playing ... [... more]
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Winter sports and cold-related injuries
Exercising in cold weather places extra demands on the body. Common cold-related injuries include muscle sprains and strains, hypothermia and 'snow blindness'. Many of the risks can be reduced with forethought, adequate preparation and proper ... [... more]
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Lawn bowls - preventing injury
Lawn bowls is ranked the fifth most popular sport and physical activity in Australia. More than three quarters of players are over 55 years of age, and falls are the most frequent cause of injury. Other injuries that may occur include ... [... more]
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Head injury - home care tips
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest and not overdoing things. Concussion is the most common type of head injury. Headaches and mild cognitive (thought) problems are common while the brain is ... [... more]
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Running and jogging - preventing injury
About one in three recreational runners will endure a running-related injury at some stage in their life. Many running-related injuries occur in the lower leg. Common sites include the knee, ankle, shin and foot. Many injuries can be ... [... more]
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Golf - preventing injury
Regular golf can help improve stamina, cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Compared to some other sports, the overall risk of injury is low; however, incorrect technique can increase the risk of injury. Common injuries involve the ... [... more]
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Traumatic brain injury and sexual issues
Traumatic brain injury can alter the way a person experiences and expresses their sexuality. Common problems can include reduced sex drive, difficulties with sexual functioning (such as impotence) and behaving sexually at inappropriate ... [... more]
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Rib injuries
The ribcage supports the upper body, protects internal organs including the heart and lungs, and assists with breathing. Rib injuries include bruises, torn cartilage and bone fractures. The ribcage supports the upper body, protects internal ... [... more]
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Injury prevention ... all about
Injuries happen at home, in the workplace and while playing sport, but planning can help prevent injury. Learn what to do in case of an accident or emergency. Babies and children and older people are vulnerable to injury. Injuries may include ... [... more]
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Knee injuries
Common knee injuries include ligament, tendon and cartilage tears, and patello-femoral pain syndrome. Prompt medical attention for any knee injury increases the chances of a full recovery. Treatment options include physiotherapy, arthroscopic ... [... more]
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