Sports Medicine & Children
Sports Medicine and Children
Sports activities for children are encouraged for a number of reasons other than discovering another superstar. Children learn teamwork and discipline required by team sports that benefit them the rest of their lives. Sports can also improve coordination balance and strength. Above all, sports are fun.
Children’s Leading Sports Medicine Injuries
Sports medicine injuries account for more than 20,000 deaths and 3.5 million sports medicine-related injuries of children ages 15 and under are tracked by sports medicine professionals. The sports involved include sports that are popularized by both professional and Olympic teams.
What causes sports medicine injuries?
First Aid Treatment Recommended by Sports Medicine Professionals
Non-Critical Injury Treatment Recommended by Sports Medicine Professionals
Insist that a complete sports medicine first aid kit be available at all sports events for children.
Injury Prevention Recommended by Sports Medicine Specialists
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Football
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Concussion — contusions (bruises) on the brain surface caused by impact, causing disorientation or loss of consciousness;
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Ill-fitting sports medicine equipment, too big for the child.
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Do not move the injured child.
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RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
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Warm up slowly prior to any sports activity.