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Injuries ... all about

Page content: General | Types of injury | Injury prevention at home and work | Injury prevention for exercise and sport | Quiz

 
 

Injuries happen at home, in the workplace and while playing sport. Planning can help prevent injury. Learn what to do in case of an accident or emergency. Injuries may include broken bones, strains, sprains, burns, hypothermia and other trauma.

General

Reduce the risk of injury by taking safety precautions. There is help available if you have been involved in an accident.

Types of injury

There are many types of injuries including sprains, blisters, eye injuries, broken bones and head injuries.

Injury prevention at home and work

Many injuries at home and work can be prevented by taking precautions.

Injury prevention for exercise and sport

Sporting injuries are common, warming up and using the right equipment helps to reduce injury.

Quiz

More information
Physio-net.
Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
Sports Medicine Australia.
 

 

 


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Last updated: September 2009

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