June 2016

Big Toe Arthritis: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada

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Big Toe Arthritis: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada Big toe arthritis—often called arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint—is a progressive condition that can significantly affect walking, balance, and weight-bearing. It develops when the smooth cartilage in the joint wears down and bone spurs form, leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced […]

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Big Toe Pain: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada

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Big Toe Pain: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada Big toe pain can make even simple movements uncomfortable. The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint connects the big toe to the forefoot and plays a major role in balance, walking, and weight transfer. Although small, this joint absorbs significant force with every step.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Keyboard Use: First Aid and Workplace Safety Awareness in Canada

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Keyboard Use: First Aid and Workplace Safety Awareness in Canada   Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is often blamed on keyboard use, especially in office-based jobs. While many people with CTS associate their symptoms with typing, research has not clearly proven that keyboard use causes carpal tunnel syndrome. What is clear is

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Lisfranc Injury: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada

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Lisfranc Injury: First Aid Awareness, Mobility Risks, and Workplace Safety in Canada A Lisfranc injury affects the ligaments and bones that connect the midfoot to the forefoot. These injuries can involve a dislocation, a fracture, or both, and are often more serious than they first appear. Because the midfoot plays a critical role in weight-bearing,

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Joint Subluxation: First Aid Awareness, Injury Response, and Workplace Safety in Canada

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Joint Subluxation: First Aid Awareness, Injury Response, and Workplace Safety in Canada A subluxation occurs when a joint partially dislocates. Unlike a full dislocation—where the joint surfaces completely separate—a subluxation involves incomplete loss of alignment. This often happens suddenly after an injury and can cause significant pain, swelling, and instability. From a first aid and

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Tibial Plafond Fractures: First Aid Awareness, Ankle Injuries, and Workplace Safety in Canada

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Tibial Plafond Fractures: First Aid Awareness, Ankle Injuries, and Workplace Safety in Canada A tibial plafond fracture is a serious injury that occurs at the lower end of the shin bone (tibia) where it meets the ankle joint. Because this fracture involves the weight-bearing cartilage surface of the ankle, it is more complex than many

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Bone Health, Injury Risk, and Safety Awareness in Canada

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Vitamin D Deficiency: Bone Health, Injury Risk, and Safety Awareness in Canada Vitamin D deficiency can develop when the body does not get enough vitamin D from diet, sunlight, or supplementation. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in helping the body absorb calcium, which is essential for strong bones and

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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Energy, Oxygen, and Safety Awareness in Canada

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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Energy, Oxygen, and Safety Awareness in Canada Iron deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells. When this leads to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood, the condition is known as iron deficiency anemia. Without adequate oxygen delivery, the body’s tissues and organs cannot

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Vitamin A Deficiency: Vision, Immunity, and Safety Awareness in Canada

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Vitamin A Deficiency: Vision, Immunity, and Safety Awareness in Canada Vitamin A deficiency can occur when the body does not receive or absorb enough vitamin A. This nutrient is essential for healthy vision, immune function, reproduction, and normal cell growth. Fortunately, vitamin A is readily available in many foods commonly eaten in Canada. From a

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Fish Allergy: First Aid Awareness, Anaphylaxis Risk, and Safety in Canada

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Fish Allergy: First Aid Awareness, Anaphylaxis Risk, and Safety in Canada Fish is widely recognized as a nutritious source of protein, but for some individuals, fish allergy can trigger serious and even life-threatening reactions. Fish allergy can affect both children and adults and is one of the more common food allergies associated with severe allergic

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