Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Sports Safety
Sports and physical activity are wonderful ways to stay healthy and feel good any time of year. To avoid injuries, make sure you know the safety rules of each sport you participate in and follow those rules.
For more information on sports injuries, and how to avoid them, check out the following links:
Concussion Information
Concussions are a very common injury that occur while playing sports whatever the season. Fletcher Allen offers a Guide to Returning to Play After a Concussion and a wallet card that describes symptoms of a concussion.
Avoiding Sports Injuries
The competitive nature of today's athletics and desire to push the human body beyond its limits can lead to serious injuries. Enjoy sports and stay safe by playing by the rules.
For more information, visit the following links:
- Baseball: Tips to Prevent Baseball Injuries (AAOS)
- Basketball: Tips to Prevent Basketball Injuries (AAOS)
- Football: Tips to Prevent Football Injuries (AAOS)
- Hunting: Firearm Safety, Firearms Injury Prevention (AAP), Hunter Education
- Soccer: Tips to Prevent Soccer Injuries (AAOS) and A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes (AAOS
Related Documents |
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| Guide to Returning to Play After a Concussion | Download PDF |
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| Concussion Wallet Card | Download PDF |
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