Sports accidents are the second most common type of accident. Sports accidents can be prevented by recognising and paying attention to the risks involved in specific sports, patience, suitable equipment, and warming up, regardless of the sport. Varied exercise has a proven positive effect on both physical and mental health. Exercise can also prevent sports accidents and injuries. Injuries related to exercise are often caused by poor coordination: good aerobic condition, sufficient muscle power and coordination exercises are the basis of safe physical exercise.
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Safety Checklists
Home, cabin, and child safety can be improved with small changes. Using safety checklists, you can assess how safe your environment is. You can also share the results of the tests on social media.
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Slipping and falling
Most home and leisure time accidents are falls or low-level drops. Falls occur to people of all ages, but the risk and severity of the consequences increase with age.
Related links
- Physical Activity Recommendations in Finland (UKK-institute)
- Effects of physical activity (UKK-institute)
- Sports and Exercise Safety Program (LiVE) in Finland
- First aid and treatment of sport-related injuries (UKK-institute)
- First Aid Instructions for Fractures (Finnish Red Cross)
- First Aid Instructions for Joint Injuries (Finnish Red Cross)
- First Aid Instructions for Head Injuries (Finnish Red Cross)
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