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Numbness and tingling in the foot can be a cause for alarm.
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False
Correct! With some conditions, these sensations may indicate nerve problems that need immediate medical attention.
Incorrect. With some conditions, these sensations may indicate nerve problems that need immediate medical attention.
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An elastic band applied to a severely sprained ankle is an adequate method for healing.
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False
Incorrect. Chronic pain caused by tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage or unusual fractures can cause permanent damage if not treated early.
Correct! Chronic pain caused by tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage or unusual fractures can cause permanent damage if not treated early.
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A good way for Little Leaguers to handle soreness and pain related to baseball-related injuries is to keep playing through the discomfort.
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False
Incorrect. This could lead to further injury and even chronic conditions. Generally, experts prescribe a period of rest to allow healing to take place.
Correct! This could lead to further injury and even chronic conditions. Generally, experts prescribe a period of rest to allow healing to take place.
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The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body.
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False
Correct! The Achilles tendon is also the largest tendon in the body, but it is highly prone to injury.
Incorrect. The Achilles tendon is also the largest tendon in the body, but it is highly prone to injury.
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Stretching and warm-up exercises are more important for older athletes than they are for active youngsters.
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False
Incorrect. Kids need stretching and warm-up exercises to increase their flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries.
Correct! Kids need stretching and warm-up exercises to increase their flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries.
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Applying heat to sports injuries can ease pain.
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False
Incorrect. In many cases, the best immediate treatment is the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Correct! In many cases, the best immediate treatment is the RICE method - rest, ice, compression and elevation.
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Games played on hot days require frequent hydration breaks.
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False
Correct! Keeping kids cool and hydrated when temperatures rise on the practice or playing field is critical to their well-being. Make sure players drink plenty of fluids. Misting sprays also help keep body temperatures at healthy levels.
Incorrect. Keeping kids cool and hydrated when temperatures rise on the practice or playing field is critical to their well-being. Make sure players drink plenty of fluids. Misting sprays also help keep body temperatures at healthy levels.
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Among the most common Little League player injuries are fractures from sliding into base and getting hit by the ball.
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False
Correct! To reduce the risk of these injuries, youngsters should be properly outfitted with batting helmets, shin and elbow guards and a mouth guard.
Incorrect. To reduce the risk of these injuries, youngsters should be properly outfitted with batting helmets, shin and elbow guards and a mouth guard.
