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Gymnastics
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Gymnastics

Although gymnastics is a popular sport in the US, it continues to be overlooked in terms of potential for injury while having one of the highest injury rates of all girls’ sports.

Amusement Ride-Related Injuries Infographic
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Amusement Ride-Related Injuries Infographic

From May to September each year, an average of 20 children per day are treated for amusement ride injuries across the US.

Weight Training
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Weight Training

People of all ages enjoy weight training as a way to get and stay in shape. Unfortunately, as the popularity of the activity has increased, so has the number of injuries. 

Basketball Injuries
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Basketball Injuries

Basketball is a popular youth sport in the United States. The large participation numbers, though, mean that thousands of children are injured in practices and games every year. 

Sports Injury
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Sports Injury

Sports-related injuries are common in the US among adolescents. If your child participates in any of these sports, be sure to take the proper precautions. 

Concussions
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Concussions

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. It is caused by a blow to the head or to the body that puts large forces on the brain. Common causes of concussions include car or ATV crashes, falls (especially from playground equipment or bikes), and sports-related collisions (with other athletes, the ball, the ground, or equipment). 

 

Horse-Related Injuries
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Horse-Related Injuries

Caring for and riding horses are popular activities in the U.S., but both can lead to injuries. Horse-related injuries can be particularly severe and often require treatment in emergency departments.

Water Beads
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Water Beads

Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays.

Laundry Detergent Packets
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Laundry Detergent Packets

Laundry detergent packets are small packets of detergent that can be tossed straight into a washing machine. They are a quick way to use the right amount of detergent without measuring. 

Teen Driving
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Teen Driving

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 14 and older. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s have done extensive research on teen driving, including graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws: Uncovering the mechanisms of how GDL reduces

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