Injury Prevention

Key Takeaways A recent study found that females who use oral contraceptives are less likely to get muscle and tendon injuries.While more research is needed to understand how oral contraceptive...

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Overview Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older.1 Over 14 million, or 1 in 4 older adults report falling every year.2 This chart...

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Workers’ comp was once slow to implement technology. Now, it’s catching up quickly. ...