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Getting the Facts about Whiplash
Getting the Facts about Whiplash

Getting the Facts about Whiplash

OCA Admin2023-02-15T19:21:44-05:00

People injured in car crashes sometimes experience a strain of the neck muscles and surrounding soft tissue, known commonly as whiplash. This injury often occurs when a vehicle is hit from the rear or the side, causing a sharp and sudden movement of the head and neck. Click the Download File button to view/download/print this high-resolution tip sheet for information to help you understand whiplash, its causes and tips to help you return to activity. (PDF [...]

How Do You Identify and Manage a Concussion?

OCA Admin2023-02-16T10:19:08-05:00

Concussions are called an ‘invisible injury’ because its symptoms aren’t always easy to recognize and even MRI imaging isn’t perfect at identifying a concussion. But with this kind of brain trauma, the effects are all too real. We’ll cover some steps you can take to reduce your chances of suffering long term effects after a hard hit.

Get Set to Garden: Protect yourself from injury while gardening

OCA Admin2023-05-18T13:49:15-04:00

Gardening is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many Canadians sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how.