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Recreation-Related Injuries
Like organized sports, recreational activity can improve physical fitness, coordination, self-discipline and teamwork, as well as promote a sense of personal satisfaction and accomplishment.
However recreational activities can also pose the risk of unintentional physical injury. Children are more susceptible to these injuries because they are still growing and gaining motor and cognitive skills.
Follow the links below to find information on injuries resulting from recreational activities and what can be done to prevent them from occurring.
Reviewed August 2011
16 Resources Found
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| Title: | Sun protection for sports fans |
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| Publisher: | Cancer Council Victoria |
| Description: | Many summer sport and recreation activities are played during times when there is a UV Alert. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Microwave ovens - safety issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The microwave oven can be hazardous if not used correctly. Common dangers include unevenly cooked foods and scalds from escaping steam. Radiation leaks are possible from damaged microwave ovens but the risk is small. A microwave oven cannot be used to sterilise jars or bottles, including babies' bottles. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Toy safety |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | For children to get the most out of toys they must be safe and the right toy for the child's age and ability. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Water safety for children |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Drowning is a leading cause of death for toddlers. Always supervise a child around any water including swimming pools, baths, dams, creeks, the beach and irrigation channels. Teach your child to swim but remember this is not a substitute for adult supervision. Learn emergency resuscitation techniques including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | Playing safely |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Injury is the commonest cause of death and disability in the 1 to 3 year age group, and even small injuries can cause children a lot of pain. Most injuries happen at home. Some are caused by adults playing roughly with babies . |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Sun protection in the snow |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Snow activities pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow, making it even stronger. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. 'Snow blindness' (photokeratitis) is sun damage to the cornea of the eye caused by UV radiation. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Child safety - playground equipment |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Falls from playground equipment often result in injury. You can reduce the risk by always supervising your child, limiting their play to age-appropriate equipment and teaching them to use the equipment sensibly. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Playgrounds: fun without tears |
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| Publisher: | Raising Children Network (RCN) |
| Description: | Safety in playgrounds, backyards and on trampolines |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Scooters and safety |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The scooter (also known as a foot or kick scooter) is a popular toy for children and adults. Falls and collisions with cars and pedestrians are common, especially for children. Essential safety equipment includes a safety helmet (mandatory) and guards for the wrists, elbows and knees. Teach your child road safety rules. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Video games |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Technology has advanced to the point where a gamer can become immersed in a multimedia-enabled 'virtual reality' or 'alternate world'. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Video games |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Today's computer and video games are much more complex and interesting to the point where a gamer can become immersed in a multimedia-enabled 'virtual reality'. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Water safety - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Here are some tips for playing it safe in the water. |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Music therapy for acquired brain injury |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Acquired brain injury can result in problems with movement, language, sensation, thinking or emotion. Any of these may severely reduce a survivor's quality of life. Many innovative therapy techniques have been developed to help recover lost functions an... |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Water Safety: Frequently asked questions |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW) |
| Description: | Summary: Warnings on dangers of swimming in the sea; information on lifeguards, flags and signs. Safety in backyard swimming pools: supervision of children, learning resuscitation, preventing drowning of children in lakes, rivers and dams. Safe practices on boats and when rock fishing. |
| Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Title: | How to be safe in and around the water |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW) |
| Description: | Guidelines to help prevent you or your children from drowning |
| Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Title: | Child safety: preventing scalds - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Even a small scald can lead to hospitalisation and scarring for a child. |
| Date: | Jun 2001 |
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