Wilderness First Aid

By Kathleen Newton

Lesson 3: STRAINS, SPRAINS, & FRACTURES

REFERENCES

For a wealth of information on Osteoporosis, visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation.


Read this article from Methodist Health on Stress Fractures.


Here’s a great site that gives many FACTS ABOUT FRACTURES.


This excellent article from Varsity Orthopedics deals with Common Fractures in Kids and Teens.


This article from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has great information on strains and sprains, as well as other injuries to soft tissue you may experience.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: GENERAL EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION
Lesson 2: BURNS AND WOUNDS
Lesson 3: STRAINS, SPRAINS, & FRACTURES
• REFERENCES
Lesson 4: BITES AND STINGS
Lesson 5: NEAR-DROWNING
Lesson 6: HEAT ILLNESS
Lesson 7: DON'T DRINK THE WATER
Lesson 8: POISONOUS PLANT OVERVIEW