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First Aid
First aid is a skill anyone can and should learn. Give kids a good set of life skills such as tending to small wounds, bleeding, sprains, or insect stings. Slides provide text to reinforce each major first aid skill. Tip: You need a...
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Kids Health: Going to a Physical Therapist
There are different reasons for going to a physical therapist. Kids go there, as do older people. Sometimes kids go to help them get well after a minor injury, like a broken arm or leg. Some kids go because they have a physical...
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Mayo Clinic: Sprains and Strains
Resource provides an extensive overview of sprains and strains. Content includes a lengthy definition, signs and symptoms, risks and causes, treatment, and more.
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Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
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Kidshealth: Broken Bones, Sprains, and Strains
What happens when you break a bone or get a strain or sprain? Find the answer at this website, and also find instruction sheets on first-aid care for broken bones, strains, and sprains.
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Your Orthopedic Connection: Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries in sports. Here are some facts about sprains and strains from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
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Kids Health: Strains and Sprains
What does it feel like to get a sprain or strain? How do you treat a sprain or strain? Learn the answers to these questions, and learn when you should seek emergency care.