As a youth sports parent chances are your child will deal with an injury at some point during their participation. Here are some things you need to know
Anytime a young athlete collapses and requires immediate attention every second is crucial to their well-being, as how quickly and efficiently coaches react during these emergency situations can be the difference between life and death.
Renowned Andrews Sports Medicine surgeon dissects the overuse injury epidemic ravaging youth sports and shares what coaches, parents – and yes, young athletes – should be focused on
Year-round play and higher intensity games contribute to escalating injuries, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital study that examined youth soccer injuries from 1990 through 2014.
SportingKid Live spoke with Dr. Joseph Maroon, concussion expert and team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to get his take on this serious subject.
Allyson Bailey is one of more than 170,000 young athletes who were taken to a hospital emergency room last year due to a concussion. Her experience – painful headaches, difficulty performing routine tasks, depression – serves as a reminder for every coach and parent
Use these tips from the International Youth Conditioning Association to help keep your young athletes in the game and out of the doctor’s office this season.
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