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A Parent's Guide to Sports Injury Prevention   Kids who play sports will get hurt – that’s a fact. Learn how parents and coaches can help protect kids’ joints, reducing the risk of injury and cutting the chance of developing osteoarthritis later.... Details > Arthritis Foundation Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids This fact sheet is written to educate parents about the risks of injury to children who play sports and what to do to prevent a sport-related injury. The document discusses some of the most popular sp... Details > National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health Children and sports: Choices for all ages   Children's sports promote fitness and prevent obesity, but not all children thrive in formal leagues. Help your child find the right sport and venue — school, recreation center or backyard.... Details > Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Find a Certified Professional: American College of Sports Medicine   This directory lists individuals who maintain and active American College of Sports Medicine certification or registry status, including personal trainers, health fitness instructors, exercise special... Details > American College of Sports Medicine Find a Sports Dentist   This site provides a database to search for sport dentists throughout the United States.... Details > Academy for Sports Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions: Sports Dentistry and Mouthguards   This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about mouthguards and membership information.... Details > Academy for Sports Dentistry Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports Concussions can happen to any athlete—male or female—in any sport. Coaches, athletic directors and trainers play a key role in helping to prevent concussion and in managing it properly if it occurs. T... Details > National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Program Locator: Special Olympics   Special Olympics is a grass-roots movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides year-round sports training and athlete competition through more than 200 Programs in 15... Details > Special Olympics Resources of Health and Fitness Organizations This list of health and fitness organizations is offered on www.fitness.gov, the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sp... Details > President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Tobacco-Free Sports Initiatives The popularity of youth sports in the United States continues to explode. That is why sports activities are great ways to reach our nation’s young people with information about how to make important h... Details > Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion