In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are seemingly endless options when it comes to fitness footwear. For competitive sprinting, the most useful type of shoe is known as a "spike." It looks like a regular running shoe with pins under the toe which help you gain traction and improve your speed. These shoes are lightweight so that you can sprint faster. If you're not planning on sprinting competitively you can safely wear other shoes for sprinting, such as: Other types of running "spikes." There are spikes for long distance, middle distance, field events, and even cross-country running. If you already own a pair of these, they will do fine for recreational sprinting. Lightweight training shoes or running shoes. Sometimes these are advertised as "spikeless" sprinting shoes. The important thing is that they are streamlined, with less bulk that will slow down your sprint time. Regular running shoes. These tend to be a bit bulky. They won't hurt you, but they might slow down your sprint time. If you're just starting out, these shoes will do in a pinch. If you're aiming for the fastest possible sprint time, wear something stretchy but form-fitting, like running pants. Otherwise, choose something breathable and comfortable.
Summary: Choose the right shoes before you hit the track. Wear something you can move around in comfortably.

Some scratches may stop bleeding on their own. Others may bleed more heavily. To stop it from bleeding, place a clean tissue, cotton ball, cloth, or piece of gauze on it. Press down to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Though many scratches are not very deep, you should never touch them with dirty hands. Any open wound, even a thin scratch, can get infected if you transfer contaminants from your hand. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before touching the scratch. Place the scratch under running water. This helps clean any dirt, bacteria, or debris from the scratch. You can also clean around the scratch with mild soap. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide or iodine on a scratch. It can irritate the wound. Most scratches and scrapes can be treated at home without a doctor's care. However, you may find that the scratch needs medical attention. If the bleeding doesn't stop or it continues to soak through your bandage, you may need to see a doctor. If the scratch gets infected, you should see a doctor. Signs to look for include increased pain, swelling, and redness around the scratch and warmth around the area. Look for pus oozing from the scratch. Infections may also make you have a fever. If the wound is deep, punctured, or dirty, you may need a tetanus shot. If you have not had a tetanus booster in the last five years, visit your doctor to get one.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Wash your hands before touching the scratch. Clean the scratch. Determine if you need to see a doctor.

Q: Warm-ups will better prepare your voice for scream singing so it's not as vulnerable to damage. Try to do a few different singing warm-ups before every practice session or performance. Start your warm up with a simple lip buzz. Close your lips and then vibrate them so they're rapidly hitting against each other. Hold your pitch for a few seconds and then go up or down a pitch. Keep vibrating your lips and trying different pitches. You can also warm up by singing "mah-may-me-mo-moo." Using one note, sing "mah-may-me-mo-moo" slowly but all in one breath. Once you finish, sing it again, this time going one note higher. Continue until you've gone all the way up the scale. Scream singing can place a lot of strain on your vocal cords, especially if you're trying to project your voice. Use a microphone whenever you're performing (or practicing if you want to sing loudly) so you don't need to project your voice as far. Be careful not to scream sing too loudly into a microphone. You don't want to damage listeners' ears. Whether you're practicing or performing, it's important that you keep your vocal cords hydrated when you're scream singing. If you're performing, bring a bottle of water on stage with you and take a few sips after each song. Even when you're using proper technique, scream singing can wear out your voice. Continuing to sing with aching or damaged vocal cords will only make the problem worse. Listen to your body and take a break so your voice has time to heal.
A: Warm up your voice before you scream sing. Scream sing into a microphone to conserve your voice. Drink water during breaks from singing. Let your voice rest if your throat is irritated.

Problem: Article: This will allow you to have a clear view of the animals ear canal. Any hair that remains in the way may obstruct the thermometer and cause discomfort to your dog. Note that while ear thermometers are less invasive to the animal they can be less accurate if used improperly. If your dog has an ear infection, do not use the ear thermometer, as it will likely give you an inaccurate result and be painful to the dog. Indications of an ear infection are redness, swelling, discharge with an odor, and shaking or scratching excessively at the ears. You may want to have another person hold the dog's head to get enough control of the animal to do this. Be sure the thermometer is deep enough or it will not produce an accurate temperature reading. . If you don't have help, hold the dog's body between your legs to keep it still. At no time should you continue with this process if your dog is trying to bite you, as you will not get an accurate reading if the dog is fighting the process. This indicates a reading was successfully achieved. Depending on the brand and make of the thermometer, read times will vary. Remember, ear thermometers go very deep into the horizontal ear canal. Some dogs may object to the ear thermometer, sometimes even more so than to the rectal option.
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Lift the canine's ear and gently brush aside any hair that may be in the way. Look for signs of an ear infection. Position the thermometer deep into the dog's horizontal ear canal. Hold the thermometer in place and wait for it to beep. Remove the thermometer from the dog's ear gently.