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Broken Leg Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Personal protective equipment
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Use Non-Skid Mats in Bathtubs
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Use Handrails While on Staircases
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Remove Electrical Cords from Floor Surfaces
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Keep Windows Closed and Locked
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Gate Stairways for Children
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Eliminate Throw Rugs
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Do Not Stand on Unstable Objects
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Wear protective gear while skiing, biking, roller blading, and participating in contact sports. This includes helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, and shin pads. Create a safe home for young children. Gate stairways and keep windows closed. Teach child...
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Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. People who do not get enough calcium in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density, th...
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Fractures can be prevented if safety measures are taken seriously. These measures include using seat belts in cars and encouraging children to wear protective sports gear. Weight-bearing exercise also helps to strengthen bones.
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Adequate calcium intake, as well as intakes of other minerals like magnesium, boron, strontium, and others, is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. Foods rich in calcium should be eaten. These include fish, dairy...
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Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. People who do not get enough calcium in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density, th...
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Parent management training (PMT) is an adjunct to treatment that involves educating and coaching parents to change their child's problem behaviors using principles of learning theory and behavior modification .
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