It's scary for parents and children when a child falls out of bed in the middle of the night. You might wake up confused wondering what the loud thud was from down the hall and then when you hear your child crying, you know what happened right...
The British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit ranks ice hockey as third when it comes to sports-related emergency room visits for youths, after basketball and soccer. That ranking may be surprising to anyone who's ever watched an NHL...
The Hockey Equipment Certification Council says, "More than half of football and hockey players report suffering concussions each season!" Helmets can help to protect your child from concussions, eye injuries, dental fractures and facial...
A headgear is the cushioned helmet, worn by a boxer during training or competition, that prevents him from sustaining facial breaks or lacerations. It is also used to reduce the amount of head trauma sustained by a fighter over time. The styles of...
Forceps use during delivery has decreased as cesarean deliveries have increased and vacuum suction has become available. Most forceps deliveries today are low forceps deliveries in which forceps are applied when the baby's head is visible or low...
Wearing a helmet offers a variety of benefits to young and old alike when riding a bicycle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 500 people riding bikes die every year as a result of traffic accidents, and...
Mouth guards are a cheap and effective way to protect your teeth and head from injury during many different types of activities. The American Dental Association supports the use of mouth guards for almost all team sports and recreational...
Racquetball is an exciting game that provides an invigorating workout for players. It is also a game that can cause several injuries. Play is demanding and physical, and requires an enclosed area. Players must make sudden movements and quick...
