- Go for a check-up at least once a year and don’t hesitate to see a doctor or a rehab specialist if your physical activity produces unusual symptoms.
- If your state of health necessitates regular medical follow-ups and you plan to build more physical activity into your daily routine, we recommend talking to a healthcare professional first.
- Get the proper safety equipment and wear it as directed by the manufacturer.
- Be sure to wear a helmet whenever you go out on a bicycle, inline skates, skateboard or scooter, and whenever you ride a motor-scooter or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Remember: a helmet is essential in any season. On skis or skates, on a luge or snowmobile… you’ll always look smarter if you’re wearing the right kind of protective helmet!
- In contact sports, be sure to use the proper equipment and the right technique to reduce the risk of injury to yourself or opponents.
- If appropriate, wear a mouthguard to reduce the risk of injuries to the mouth and face (even brain damage). Look for a custom-made model or at least a moldable one. Above all, don’t alter your mouthguard by cutting it to make it more comfortable: this will reduce its effectiveness.
- Whether you’re practicing or competing, we recommend that you have a Certified Athletic Therapist (a specialist in the prevention emergency care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries) or a qualified first responder in attendance. Having someone there with specialized training in emergencies can certainly limit the consequences of an injury.
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