Sentences with phrase «decrease of head injuries»

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As a result of rule changes, equipment standards, better conditioning of the neck, and improved on - field medical care, there has been a dramatic decrease over the past 20 years in the most serious head injuries.

Positional plagiocephaly, or plagiocephaly without synostosis (PWS), can be associated with supine sleeping position (OR: 2.5).113 It is most likely to result if the infant's head position is not varied when placed for sleep, if the infant spends little or no time in awake, supervised tummy time, and if the infant is not held in the upright position when not sleeping.113, — , 115 Children with developmental delay and / or neurologic injury have increased rates of PWS, although a causal relationship has not been demonstrated.113, 116, — , 119 In healthy normal children, the incidence of PWS decreases spontaneously from 20 % at 8 months to 3 % at 24 months of age.114 Although data to make specific recommendations as to how often and how long tummy time should be undertaken are lacking, supervised tummy time while the infant is awake is recommended on a daily basis.

A lot of guys are accustomed to turn around to talk to others while they're lifting, lifting their head up while bench pressing or looking down while curling, and these habits can lead to chronic neck and back pain over time, decreasing your back strength and increasing the risk of a serious injury.

Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) front seats are designed to limit excessive head movement in certain rear - end collisions helping to decrease the severity of whiplash - type injuries.

The active front seat head restraints8 move during a rear - end collision to decrease the space between the headrest and head to help reduce the risk of head, neck or spine injuries.

Notwithstanding the varied perspectives on helmet legislation, the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario takes the position that helmet use by all cyclists can and will decrease fatal head injuries.

The chances of experiencing a head injury during a motorcycle accident decrease over 68 percent when a helmet is worn.

Symptoms of brain damage or a closed head injury can include headaches, memory loss, problems with concentration, seizures, decreased motor skills (ability to move), confusion, personality changes, fatigue, depression, irritability, cognitive problems, panic attacks and anxiety.

When a headrest is present and adjusted appropriately, the head rest can help to decrease the risk of neck injury.