Preventing Injuries (All Kinds)

Running Form Tips

fitsugar.com — “Running is all about stepping one foot in front of the other. Sounds easy enough, right? But if your running form is incorrect, you'll end up with aches, strains, and injuries that could prevent you from lacing up your sneaks at all. Make sure to avoid” View full resource at fitsugar.com

Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm By:

fitsugar Health Site

Are you committing these running form no-nos? http://t.co/g0A9FwLe

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STOP Sports Injuries Health Organization

Sport Injury Blog | STOP Sports Injuries Campaign - It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets an Eye Injury

stopsportsinjuries.org — “Official Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention (STOP) sports injuries campaign blog. Sport injury prevention information and tips.” View full resource at stopsportsinjuries.org

Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 9:27 pm By:

Some tips for preventing eye injuries in youth sports in our latest post. Hint: Eyewear is mentioned. http://t.co/UtmFEcDQ #sportssafety

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SafetyLit: Accuracy of ECG-based screening for sleep-disordered breathing: a survey of all male workers in a transport company.

safetylit.org — “SafetyLit: The weekly online update of injury research and prevention literature. SafetyLit is produced by the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice at San Diego State University.” View full resource at safetylit.org

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 1:37 am By:

Sleep OW OW Health

Accuracy of ECG-based screening for sleep-disordered breathing: a survey of all male workers in a transport comp... http://t.co/nbIohpfs

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STOP Sports Injuries Health Organization

Sport Injury Blog | STOP Sports Injuries Campaign - First Aid Kit 101: What All Coaches Need to Know

Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 7:23 pm By:

Tips for coaches to create an epic first aid kit - and help keep your young athletes safe, courtesy of @ChildrensColo: http://t.co/M5GfrGJV

Bon Secours 757 Healthcare System

Bon Secours 757 Good Health Blog | Shoulder and Knee Injury Prevention

bs757.com — “Bon Secours 757 Good Health Blog | Shoulder and Knee Injury Prevention” View full resource at bs757.com

Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 3:06 pm By:

All #hrva athletes are invited to a free seminar series on the prevention and treatment of knee and shoulder injuries: http://t.co/eNexw7kM

Sports injuries neck | Asheville Pain and Wellness Center

necknbackpain.com — “Many sports can result in serious neck injuries. Find out how to treat them and, more importantly, how to prevent them.” View full resource at necknbackpain.com

Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 12:01 pm By:

Terri Lechner CAM, Chiropractor, and Doctor

Athletes of all types may receive neck injuries of varying severity. http://t.co/6EKvKKs5

Symposier Pneumology Support

Symposier - Prevention of Acute Lung Injury (ALI), Strategies to reduce ventilator associated lung injury.

symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: VHIRtv — Mark Griffiths MRCP PhD, Consultant Physician Adult Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital Prevention of Acute Lung Injury (ALI) Recent epidemiological data have suggested that approximately half of all cases of ALI evolve on hospital and that improved care of patients before they reach intensive care units (ICU) can decrease the incidence of the syndrome. Whilst emphasising the strong iatrogenic component of ALI, these observations also raise th” View full resource at symposier.com

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Prevention of Acute Lung Injury (ALI), Strategies to reduce ventilator associated lung injury. http://t.co/ks7LcD2M

News-Medical.Net Health News

NKT cells may reduce monocytes accumulation, prevent lung injury in severe flu

news-medical.net — “While some scientists report engineering a super virulent strain of the H5N1 influenza virus, which could potentially wipe out a significant percentage of the human population, another group of researchers from the United Kingdom now reports a discovery that may one day help mitigate the deadly effects of all flu strains.” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Bird Flu News: NKT cells may reduce monocytes accumulation, prevent lung injury in severe flu: While some scient... http://t.co/PWwAFKrY

10 Tips for Injury-Free Running | Active.com

active.com — “Stay healthy all season with these tips.” View full resource at active.com

Most Recently Shared on February 22, 2012 at 10:33 pm By:

Danielle Almaroad Nurse

"@ShareFitness: RUNNING: Prevent injuries w these 10 guidelines 2 keep you running at your full potential this season: http://t.co/0xgtywPa"

Pete Wedderburn Veterinarian

All animals need interaction with others of their own kind - Lifestyle - Drogheda-Independent.ie

drogheda-independent.ie — “IN RECENT years, the need for a good social life has been increasingly recognised as a way of preventing stress and depression. And I'm not talking about humans: this is for animals. In the past, it was common for many pets to be kept on their own, and indeed, this is still often the case. For years it was more-or-less standard to keep one budgie, one goldfish or one rabbit. With our current understanding of animal consciousness, it's now thought to be verging on cruelty to keep some animals wit” View full resource at drogheda-independent.ie

Most Recently Shared on January 28, 2012 at 11:59 am By:

Animals need a social life: my latest article in People newspapers. PS anyone want a stick insect (or even a... http://t.co/Gj9FRrpk

3 months ago...

BrainLine Health Organization

Which Helmet for Which Activity?

brainline.org — “All helmets are not created equal. Learn what to choose to prevent head injury.” View full resource at brainline.org

Most Recently Shared on January 19, 2012 at 7:57 pm By:

Which helmet is right for which activity? Find out! http://t.co/rvlciAnh #TBI #braininjury #sports #sportsinjury #parenting

4 months ago...

Study: Prescription drugs increase fall risk in all age groups - Related Stories - AANP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “People aged 25 to 60 who take two or more prescription drugs were 2.5 times more likely to have unintentional falls compared with those taking only one drug or those not taking any medications at all, according to a study in Injury Prevention. The risk of unintentional falls was highest in people t…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on January 18, 2012 at 1:25 am By:

LeaRae Keyes, RN Nurse

Be sure to assess your patients medications and discuss with their providers if all meds are necessary. http://t.co/ERkQJA5H

4 months ago...

STOP Sports Injuries Health Organization

Sport Injury Blog | STOP Sports Injuries Campaign - Ask the Doctor: ACL Injuries and Prevention

Most Recently Shared on January 6, 2012 at 4:09 pm By:

Some #ACL injury and prevention basics in today's posting on the blog - Happy Friday all! http://t.co/tvTDedAE #sportssafety

4 months ago...

American Geriatrics Health Organization

Partnership for Patients initiative to improve hospital care

hhs.gov — “Hospitals across the country will have new resources and support to make health care safer and less costly by targeting and reducing the millions of preventable injuries and complications from healthcare acquired conditions, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today. As a part of the Partnership for Patients initiative, a nationwide public-private collaboration to improve the quality, safety, and affordability of health care for all Americans, $218 million will go t” View full resource at hhs.gov

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced financial awards to 26 health providers to help... http://t.co/YkHfBJWt

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