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Posts:Safety/Injury Prevention (8)

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Preventing Sport Overuse Injuries

Fitness and Wellness

Friday, March 24, 2023

Having children in sports is a great way to keep them healthy. However, it’s important to remind them to rest and recover properly to avoid an overuse injury. An overuse injury is damage to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon caus...

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Safety Tips for a Healthy Spring Break

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Many families are preparing to travel this spring break. No matter where the destination is, it’s important to know what to pack and how to prepare. Aspirus wishes everyone a safe and healthy spring break with these health tips. T...

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It’s More than Seeing Stars

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

What comes to mind when you hear the word “concussion?” A player getting hit on the football field? Slipping on the ice and bumping your head? Colliding with the steering wheel during an auto accident? Concussions have been...

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Burning Issues In The Kitchen

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year for food consumption, only second to Thanksgiving, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Whether it’s chicken wings, nachos, or sliders, many Americans will be sp...

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Safety on the snowmobile trails

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Snowmobiling is a thrilling activity enjoyed by over three million people in the United States, according to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA). January 14-22 is International Snowmobile Safety Week. Thi...

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Avoiding Hypothermia & Frostbite: Preparation is Key

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Cold winters are an inevitable part of life in the upper Midwest, but too much exposure to extremely cold air has the potential to be life-threatening. “In cold temperatures, the body begins to lose heat faster than it can be prod...

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Puffy Coats and Car Seats Don’t Mix

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Puffy coats may be a well-insulated option for warmth, but they can also pose as a safety hazard for little ones in car seats. Aspirus Health wants to help parents and caregivers learn how to bundle and buckle their kids up safely...

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Ensure Your Season Stays Merry and Bright with These Ladder Safety Tips

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

When you go up a ladder, you want to make sure you come back down on your own terms. It doesn't always happen that way. Each year in the United States, more than 100 people die and thousands more are injured from ladder-relat...

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Prevent School Sports Injuries

Monday, October 24, 2022

Many kids and teens participate in school sports programs each year. Along with the benefits of teamwork and physical fitness, however, comes the risk of injury. Sports injuries send more than 2.6 million children to emergency roo...

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