Stay free from injury

Below are various articles and resources that explain how you can prevent injuries when exercising and playing sports.

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Training smarter

• Archived - Increase your visibility – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Don’t be a distracted exerciser – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• Archived - Cross training – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Safe summer training – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Getting back into shape safely – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Varying your training – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Hybrid Training – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 13)
• Archived - Finding ways to challenge your body – The Maple Leaf (page 13)

Run safer, run faster

• Archived - Is running dangerous? – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• Archived - What’s the best running-shoe for me? – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• Archived - Winter Running – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)

Extreme conditioning program

• Exertional Rhamdomyolysis and Extreme Conditioning Programs – CAF Public Health Surgeon Gen Advisory

Concussion

• Concussion Guidelines for the Athlete – Parachute
• Concussion Return to Play Guidelines – Parachute
• Player Code of Conduct – Parachute

Protective sports equipment

• Archived - Bracing your ankle injury – Ask the expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• Archived - Guard your mouth – save your smile – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• Athletic Mouthguards – Health Canada
• Follow the 2V1 rule to make sure your helmet fits right - Parachute
• Brain injuries fact sheet and protective equipment - Parachute (english only)

Sports and activities - summer

• Follow the 2V1 rule to make sure your helmet fits right - Parachute
• Tip sheet – Diving - Parachute (english only)
• Tip sheet – horseback riding - Parachute (english only)
• The 30-30 rule with lightning and thunder – SIRC
• Extreme Heat – Ministry of Health - Ontario

Sports and activities - winter

• Tip sheet – Skiing & snowboarding - Parachute (english only)
• Tip sheet – tobogganing & Sledding- Parachute (english only)

Ergonomics

• Working in a Standing Position – Basic Information – CCOHS
• Working in a Sitting Position - CCOHS

Adventure training

• Archived - What is AdventureSmart? – Ask the Expert – The Maple Leaf (page 12)
• AdventureSmart.ca
• Tip sheet - Camping & Hiking - Parachute (english only)

Recreational vehicles or boats

• Tip sheet - Snowmobiling – Parachute (english only)
• Tip sheet - All-terrain vehicles – Parachute (english only)
• Tip sheet - Boating – Parachute (english only)
• Tip sheet - Sailing – Parachute (english only)