Whiplash is a neck injury often associated with car accidents (particularly rear end collisions), but it can occur in any situation where the injured individual has no chance to brace for unexpected impact. It is also sometimes referred to as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) syndrome. Whiplash gets its name from the quick and forceful back and […]
Fatal Child Drownings Decline
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report that reveals that the number of reported swimming pool drowning fatalities involving children under age five has decreased by 17 percent since 2010. Although this number has decreased, drowning is still the leading cause of unintentional death for this population, as well as the […]
Tips for Summer Road Trips
Are you planning a vacation? Like many families, you may be planning to take a road trip or two this summer. Since no one really wants to bond over a flat tire or run out of gas on the side of the highway in the blazing hot sun, we’re sharing some tips to keep your […]
Outdoor Injury Prevention
Did you know that June is National Great Outdoors Month? From the hiking trails at Versailles State Park to your own backyard, it’s a wonderful time of year to get outside. A little preparation and prevention can go a long way when it comes to preventing hiking injuries and other outdoor injuries. Here are a […]
