First Aid & Safety: Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - When To Call a Doctor
05/16/08, HealthwiseCall your doctor immediately if you have an injury to your knee and:
Sprained ankle: Rehabilitation exercises
01/11/08, HealthwiseAnkle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems.
Sprained ankle: Using a compression wrap
01/11/08, HealthwiseAnkle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems.
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Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound
06/10/08, HealthwiseSkin wounds need to be thoroughly cleaned as soon as possible to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing.
Concussion
08/13/08, HealthwiseWhat is a concussion?
Office Ergonomics
06/13/07, HealthwiseErgonomics is the study of how your body interacts with your environment when you perform a task or activity. Ergonomics often involves arranging your environment—including equipment, tools, lighting, and how you do a task—to fit you and
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE)
10/24/08, HealthwiseAs soon as possible after an injury, such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
Shoulder Separation
09/24/07, HealthwiseA shoulder separation is the partial or complete separation of two parts of the shoulder: the collarbone (clavicle) and the end of the shoulder blade (acromion). See an illustration of shoulder separation injuries.
Physical rehabilitation for ACL injuries
05/16/08, HealthwiseYour doctor or physical therapist will design a physical rehabilitation (rehab) program for you that takes into consideration your normal level of activity, physical fitness, and extent of your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Knee Problems and Injuries
09/19/07, HealthwiseMost people have had a minor knee problem at one time or another. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and
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