Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids
Internet URL
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sports_Injuries/child_sports_injuries.asp
Sponsoring Agency
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Description
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 sporting activities for children -- football, baseball, soccer, gymnastics and track & field -- and the injury risks specific to each. A "sports scorecard" shows ways to help prevent injuries. Related resources are listed where parents can obtain additional information on sport-related injuries.
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