Common Youth Sports Injuries to Watch for

March 21, 2019

" Youth sports are a great way for your child to exercise more frequently, socialize, and create a new hobby. But did you know millions of student athletes get injuries each year during school sports? Nearly 3.2 million children each year experience a sports-related injury. In addition, sports injuries were the leading cause of hospitalizations for children between the ages of 12 and 17. However, most sports injuries are highly preventable. Medical experts recommend that ...

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First Aid Basics for Sports Injuries

March 21, 2019

" Sports injuries are a common occurrence whether you are playing in professional or amateur athletics. Especially for young children sports injuries are likely to occur during athletic competition. As covered in our last blog, common sports injuries include sprains, muscle tweaks, knee injuries, and also head injuries. To prevent further injury after sports completion you may have to perform first aid. The benefits of first aid include being able to safely transport a patient to ...

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