Category: Outdoor & Sports
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What Should Be Included in a Professional Sports First Aid Kit?
This has become a ritual for you– another Wednesday night ending in somebody limping off of the adult-league soccer field. Last week, your center mid-fielder was cleated straight into their knee cap. There was a bit of blood. Tonight, your left-back’s wrist was bent in an unnatural position. Splinting was an obvious next step. Even if you aren’t as accident-prone…
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First Aid for Skiing
Snow is beginning to fall and the mountains are ready for the winter skiing season. Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are favorite pastimes for many, but when you think of all that could go wrong while you’re on the slopes, it’s important to be prepared. Whether it’s a broken bone or a laceration, there’s…
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Helmet Safety Tips for Kids: They’re Not Just for Biking
School is back in session, and as children return to their daily schedules in the classroom, when they return home the main thing on their mind is play time. Whether it’s biking, skateboarding, or rollerblading, we love it when our kids want to be outside, away from screens, and active. While homework can wait until…
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Hiking First Aid Kit: What to Pack and How to Build One
A hiking first aid kit is essential when you are outdoors and medical help is not immediately available. Even short hikes can lead to cuts, burns, blisters, or sprains. Unlike everyday environments, hiking introduces delayed response time. That means your kit needs to handle injuries until help is reached. The right kit starts with a…