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Broken Neck Prevention

Prevention

To help prevent a neck fracture:

  • Do not put yourself at risk for trauma to the cervical bones.
  • Always wear a seatbelt when driving in a car.
  • Wear proper padding and safety equipment when participating in sports or activities.
  • Use proper tackling techniques in football – do not spear with the helmet
  • Never dive in the shallow end of a pool.
  • Never dive into water where you do not know the depth or what obstacles may be present.
  • Eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D .
  • Do weight-bearing exercises to build strong bones.
  • Build strong muscles to prevent falls and to stay active and agile.

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