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First Aid For a Shoulder Dislocation

What Is a Dislocation? A dislocation is when a joint, most often the shoulder or knee, is moved out of its normal position. A dislocation is different from a fracture because there is no bone damage, only tendon and muscle damage. This can be caused by direct impact or hyperextension. Dislocations are common in sports, …

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What to Pack in a Car for Winter Driving

The winter months can create very dangerous driving conditions depending on your part of the country. Ice and snow can reduce friction, preventing cars from properly slowing down, and causing accidents. The best way to stay safe in these conditions is to drive cautiously, but unfortunately, you cannot control things outside of your own vehicle, …

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How to Prepare for Winter Driving

People often dread, if not downright fear, driving in the winter. Ice, slush, and snow can make it extremely hard to steer, stop, and see. Here in Rochester, NY, we have unpredictable (and usually absurd) weather year-round. Especially as we venture into fall and winter, the roads get extremely slick. With December right around the …