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Danger of Breaking Neck from Diving in Shallow Water

ByJanis Rafael

Minimum Water Depths for HeadFirst Diving From Pool Decks, Starting Blocks, Docks and Similar Low Fixed Platforms Introduction: The primary objective of Part 6 of the New York State Sanitary Code is to assure that public bathing facilities are operated in a safe and sanitary manner. To accomplish the safety objective, the code specifies minimum…

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Think Twice Before You Dive

ByJanis Rafael

Think Twice Before You Dive Dr. Richard Siegel Warren, New Jersey DON’T BECOME QUADRIPLEGIC!! Summer comes, and again we orthopaedic surgeons see patients who dive into shallow water, fracture (break) their necks (cervical spines) and are paralyzed! Many must be pulled from the water because they can’t move their arms or legs, and have difficulty…