Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]
Lack of Sleep May Lead to More Sports-Related Injuries
Young athletes who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night may be at a higher risk for sports injuries than well-rested athletes, researchers found. A study conducted at a private school in California determined that student athletes who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to suffer an injury […]
6 Back-to-School Injury Prevention Tips for Kids & Parents
Guest blog by CastCoverZ! It’s Back-to-School time! Did preventing injuries make it onto your checklist? Although children and parents alike are full of excitement and nerves as it’s time to head into a new classroom, it is important to know that 40% of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of every school […]
