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How to avoid and treat cold injuries in hiking
There are two types of cold injuries Central problem - reduction in core temperature, which can be severe and fatal. Peripheral problems...

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Nov 10, 20205 min read
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Heat-related illnesses and dehydration - symptoms, preventions, and treatments for hikers
Heat-related illnesses and dehydration that happen during outdoor activities can be life-threatening. However, with a better...

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Nov 5, 20204 min read
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7 essential tips for a safe hiking trip
Exploring the wilderness provides an excellent opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature and get a bit of fresh air. However, there are...

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Nov 2, 20205 min read
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The top 3 common injuries and illnesses in recreational hiking - the general population
What are the common hiking injuries in the general population? Hiking and backpacking are becoming more popular in the United States....

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Oct 29, 20204 min read
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Polar bear - example of keystone species and apex predator
Why don't we want polar bears to go extinct? We don't want to be heartbroken; besides that, polar bears are the apex predator and...

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Oct 24, 20204 min read
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Global Warming and Polar Bear - how are they related?
Is global warming real? Yes, it is true. Throughout our earth's history, the climate fluctuates; there are seven periods of glaciers...

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Oct 22, 20204 min read
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Sprained ankle statistics - What is the chance of you spraining your ankle?
Have you ever suffered from a sprained ankle injury? I hope not. I did, and I am interested in how often people with different...

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Oct 20, 20206 min read
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Proprioception and mechanoreceptors - relation with sprained ankle
What is proprioception? Proprioception, sometimes referred to as the "sixth sense," is the sense of the body position and movement. Our...

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Oct 13, 20203 min read
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Ankle joint movement - how does a sprained ankle injury happen?
Ankle joint movement: The ankle joint allows three degrees of movement; therefore, it allows the foot to take up any position in space...

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Oct 10, 20202 min read
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What to do with a sprained ankle? Return to sports and rehabilitation program:
What to do with a sprained ankle? should I return to sports immediately? Having sustained a sprained ankle injury during sports, remove...

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Oct 6, 20204 min read
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Ankle Taping for sprained ankle injury
Taping the ankle after sprained ankle injury can support the injured ligaments without limiting functional movement.

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Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Questions and answers about Polar Bears
More information about Polar Bear, how many are they currently exist, what threats are they encountering, and fun facts about Polar Bear

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Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Sprained ankle facts:
sprained ankle grading, acute management

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Jun 20, 20202 min read
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Facts about blister
How does a blister form: It is a small pocket of fluid that forms under the skin. When the skin slides relative to its underlying bone,...

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Apr 29, 20203 min read
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Finding the Perfect Fit: 11 Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes
Choosing a right pair of shoes will allow you to walk comfortably and prevent injures e.g. forming blister.

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Apr 5, 20202 min read
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