ASPIRE provides exceptional
facilities, including full educational and recreational facilities, advanced
dormitories, an amphitheatre, lecture halls, seven outdoor football training
fields, and state-of-the-art weight rooms and physiotherapy.braces.

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Orthopaedic Surgeons Offer Tips On 'Playing Safe' This Season

ROSEMONT, Ill.orthoinfo . Thomas Flock, director general of ASPIRE, said: "It will be a
privilege to have the two most famous names in world soccer history attend
the inaugural 'Spread Your Wings' event. Play a kazoo

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Practice makes perfect
SafeChild. Centers for Disease Control estimates that universal helmet
use could:
-- Save one life each day.

commercially
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-- Check equipment first and know how to use it (i. The AAOS will celebrate its
75th Anniversary at our 2008 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Pele and Diego Maradona won the
greatest prize in their sport and they continue to inspire generations
throughout the world today.
About ASPIRE
ASPIRE, the Academy for Sports Excellence, is a world-class organization
that aims to identify , educate and train world-class athletes to compete in
professional sports at the highest levels.

The Academy is
distinguished by a philosophy which aims to develop the whole student,
providing them with full academic and sports development so that they have
the widest possible range of opportunities in adult life.

Mouth Injuries Can Cost You More Than a Tooth

-- Bicycle-related head injuries account for more than 150,000 emergency
department visits annually. teeth, cush-
ions jaw, reduces likelihood
of concussions caused by
blows to the chin.
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If you don't find what you're looking for here, check the related categories Games (for competitive but non-physical activities, like chess) or Recreation: Outdoors (for outdoor physical activities that aren't normally competitive, such as hiking).

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As part of its Prevent Injuries America!(R) Program , the Academy urges
children and adults to follow these important guidelines when engaging in any
type of physical activity:

-- Know and abide by the rules of the sport.org or
http: //www.
"Through the academy we want to ensure that our student athletes have
every opportunity to become champions and the presence of two senior
statesmen of sport will provide them with the inspiration to succeed. Smile at someone special

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No interference with speech or
breathing .

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President Bush has declared the years 2002-2011 National Bone
and Joint Decade in support of these objectives.
The 'Spread Your Wings' event will run from November 17 - November 19,
2005 , at the ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence, Qatar.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050125/CGTU021LOGO )

In recognition of the fifth annual "April is National Facial Protection
Month," the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Association
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and American Association of
Orthodontists offer this lighthearted reminder of the fun you might miss
if you injured your mouth.00, low-end bought in the
store, to $150. prolonged use.
Better fit
than store-bought protectors.

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breakaway bases have
proven to be effective in dramatically reducing leg injuries in
children).org), the global initiative in the years 2002-2011 to raise
awareness of musculoskeletal health to stimulate research and improve people's
quality of life.
Standing at a staggering 290,000 square-meters, it is a landmark
development for Qatar and the wider region, and will provide unmatched
facilities for training and developing student athletes, as well as offering
a venue for major sporting events like the Doha Asian Games in 2006. When taking part in sporting activities, not
just in April but year-round, these three dental specialties encourage
adults and children alike to wear a mouth guard so that they can continue
to whistle, smile, sing . youth
while they play sports .

Type Description Pros Cons

Custom- Dental professional Most pro- More expen-
made makes impression tection + sive than
of entire set of teeth, comfort. Sold in major Cannot be
to-wear, department tested for
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Included here are sports that may be recreational rather than competitive activities for most people, such as bicycling.

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-- Avoid playing when very tired or in pain. Visit
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The two stars will take part in a public debate "Fair losers - ugly
winners," which will be the first public event of the three-day festival of
sport, hosted by ASPIRE, called "Spread your Wings". ASPIRE TODAY,
INSPIRE TOMORROW

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Safety equipment protects faces from harm. More than 200,000 oral
injuries are prevented by mouth guard use.

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"While physical activity aids in
developing muscles, it is important to remember that children's bones,
muscles, tendons and ligaments are still growing, impacting their coordination
and increasing their reaction time.aaos. Facilities offered within the Dome include a full-sized
artificial grass football field and a five-a-side pitch, a 200m athletics
track, an Olympic-size swimming pool and diving pool, a gymnastics hall, a
sports games hall, 13 table-tennis courts, three contact sports mats, eight
fencing strips and two squash courts. Yawn when you are feeling sleepy

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-- This year about 5 million teeth will be knocked out of U.
The chart below offers assistance in deciding which type of mouth guard to
purchase .

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An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician with extensive training in the
diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical as well as surgical treatment of the
musculoskeletal system including bones, joints , ligaments, tendons, muscles
and nerves.org), is a not-for-
profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons,
allied health professionals and the public.
The meeting in Qatar this November will be the first time the two heroes
have shared a stage outside of South America and is their first joint visit
to the Middle East ever.
Mouth guards are a good idea all year long.

-- Rehabilitation costs for a single knocked out tooth can surpass
the price of a custom-made mouth guard by 20 times.
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An advocate for improved patient
care, the Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Decade
( http://www. Talk on the phone

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A consumer's guide for selecting the right mouth guard

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Association of Orthodontists
advocate the use of mouth guards for children and adults when cycling , in-line
skating, skateboarding or playing any sport with the potential for facial
injuries. Least effective
in terms of
protection.

Sports can be generally defined as competitive events involving physical exertion.

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ASPIRE's new sports dome has been specifically engineered for excellence,
offering state-of-the-art sports science labs and fitness halls under its
sloping roof. Guard Your Mouth!

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-- Bicycle helmets' average cost is $25.

-- Helmets for downhill skiing average $70.

-- Football helmets generally cost less than $60.S.

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aaos.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050920/185478 )

Football legends Pele and Diego Maradona will be coming together to take
part in the sporting event, alongside a broad range of internationally-famous
sporting legends and local dignitaries.

00, top-of-the-line custom fit.00. Such sports include, but are not limited to, football, wrestling ,
basketball, baseball, volleyball, ice and field hockey, softball, and soccer.

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Beaty, MD,
pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and second vice-president of the American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS ). Without your mouth you couldn't:

1.

For further information on facial protection, contact the American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons at 847/678-6200 and visit the
following Web sites: http://www.org , and
http://www.

Statistics , sports, splatters and spills
An Ounce of Prevention Still Worth a Pound of Cure

-- Mouth guards range in price from $5.

Ready- Rubber or polyvinyl.

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-- Wear appropriate protective gear (for example, shin guards for soccer,
a hard-shell helmet when facing a baseball pitcher, a helmet for bike
riding).

Internet users can find additional safety tips and injury prevention
information on children's sports in the Prevent Injuries America!(R) Program
section of the Academy's web site, http://www.orthoinfo. DOHA, Qatar, September 20 --
- Football Legends Pele and Maradona Confirmed to Attend Major Sporting
Event
ATTN: Sport Editors
ASPIRE, a new Academy for Sports Excellence in Doha , Qatar, is to host a
major event in November designed to celebrate sporting achievement and mark
the opening of its sports dome, which will be the largest indoor sports dome
in the world.
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-- Protective eyewear for racquetball, basketball, tennis, and a
myriad of sports, on average costs less than $20.

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, Keeping children active year-
round is essential in helping them maintain good health, build muscles and
prevent obesity.S.

Qatar to Unveil World's Largest Sports Dome in Stunning Ceremony

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Safety precautions are always necessary!

Helmets help players live to play another day
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-- Prevent one head injury every four minutes. The rate of injury is highest for
children ages 5 to 15.
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However, recreational outdoor sports occupy more than just
the majority of children's free time during the spring and summer months;
these activities also demand a significant amount of attention in hospital
emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics nationwide , according to
estimates from the U.org or call the Academy's Public Service line at 800-824-
BONES .org/75years and be a part of our history!

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Faceguards save face for Little Leaguers

A study published in the February 2003 Journal of the American Medical
Association showed that players who used faceguards -- devices made of plastic
or metal that attached to baseball helmets -- were 35 percent less likely to
suffer facial injuries than non-users.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC ) on all
medically-treated injuries in 2003 for children ages zero through 19.e.
-- Always warm up before beginning any activity. Stick out your tongue

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"Children often believe they are invincible when participating in familiar
sports or recreational activities, but they are actually more susceptible to
sustaining sports-related injuries than adults," said James H."
The AAOS' list of warm -weather recreational activities that cause children
to require care for medically-treated injuries , based on data from the USCPSC,
include:

-- Playing basketball resulted in 1,066,004 injuries
-- Bicycling caused 832,775 injuries
-- Participating in baseball or softball resulted in 427,372 injuries
-- Trampoline use caused 211,646 injuries
-- Swimming accounted for 117,889 injuries
-- Playing volleyball caused 92,409 injuries
-- In-line skating resulted in 82,903 injuries
-- Tennis accounted for 20,514 injuries

The majority of these injuries are sprains and strains, cuts and bruises,
fractures and dislocations of the extremities and trunk.
With more than 28,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons ( http: //www.
Dr."
The Dome is a landmark development for Qatar and the wider region, and
will provide ASPIRE with unparalleled facilities for training and developing
student athletes, as well as offering a host venue for major sporting events
like the Doha Asian Games in 2006.com/cgi-bin /prnh/20050329/CGTU025
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injuries occur during practice rather than during games. Brittle after
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-- Take rest breaks and replenish fluids during and after any activity. Other events include a
World Class Sports Science Conference and a football tournament featuring
Europe's best youth teams. Kiss your mom

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