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Football What could be done to stop serious sports injuries in America’s game?

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1 Football What could be done to stop serious sports injuries in America’s game?

2 Types of injuries Fracture bones Sprains Concussions Muscle tearing

3 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.ne t

4 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.

5 How do you fracture a bone? Stress fracture occurs when the bone itself becomes overstressed and begins to fail. www.medscape.com

6 How to avoid fractured bones One way is to wear extra padding during football games.

7 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

8 How to prevent a muscle tear: Know your limits when you are exercising or working out.

9 Source Card www.sportsinjuryclinic.net http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/legpainandin juries/a/calf-strain.htm www.medscape.com


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