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Sports Injury Prevention in the Fall

" For many children and adults across the country, fall signals a time for sports to start.  That also means that injuries from sports are also on the rise. Heavy-contact sports, such as football, ramp up on the fall, which does lead to some of the increase in injuries. However, even non-contact sports can result in injuries.  And remember, AFC Urgent Care North Andover can help treat sports injuries whenever your child experiences an accident on ...

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Seasonal injury risks in the fall

" As the seasons change, your injury risks do as well. Fall is a time when many people, adults and children alike, start to reset their routines as school ramps back up. Many children begin participating in sports again, and many adults head back to the gym.  The increase in activity increases the risk of an injury. Risk can also increase for those who are transitioning from a summer sport to a fall one. Follow these ...

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A Parent’s Guide to ‘Can They Go to School Tomorrow?

Every parent knows the moment. Your alarm goes off, backpacks wait by the door, and your child says, “I don’t feel ...

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Kids + Spring Sports: The Most Common Injuries and How to Respond Fast

Spring in Massachusetts feels like a reset. Fields reopen, practices begin, and kids jump back into soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track ...

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Nosebleeds in Late Winter/Early Spring: When It’s Dry Air vs Something Else

If nosebleeds seem to happen more often between February and April, you’re not imagining it. Late winter and early spring are ...

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