Use the right footwear and equipment for the sport or exercise. Use safety equipment - Shoes are not the only equipment that can help prevent injuries. Different sports have different safety gear. Use eye guards for protection while playing racquetball, handball, or basketball, just as you would if you were working with power tools. Use a mouth guard to protect your teeth if you are playing a contact sport.
Helmets can prevent head injuries and skull fractures.
Using a helmet while off-roading with a mountain bike is as important as when you are riding on the street. If you roller skate, use knee pads, wrist guards, and elbow pads as well as a helmet for protection. Professional race care drivers understand the benefits of proper safety belt use. Seat belts reduce injuries as well as the degree of injury if an accident occurs. Use common sense - Don't hike five miles into a canyon, if you can't walk five miles uphill to get out again.