Youth sports injuries and prevention
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Keeping Youth Athletes Safe: Universal Injury Prevention and Early Recognition
Youth sports season is in full swing. Young athletes are practicing daily, playing competitive matches and games, training with intensity. Their energy and enthusiasm for their sports is wonderful to see. But every parent and coach also worries about injury. The good news: most youth sports injuries are preventable. And when injuries do occur, early…
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Youth Cross Country: Build Your Base, Stay Flexible, Catch Injuries Early
Cross country season is here, and young runners are excited to log miles and compete. But cross country is an unforgiving sport—repetitive impact, high mileage, and the mental challenge of sustained effort create injury risk, particularly for underprepared athletes. Many youth cross country injuries are overuse injuries that develop gradually. By the time pain becomes…
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Youth Soccer: Build Strength, Stay Flexible, Recognize Injuries Early
Youth soccer is in full swing. Young athletes are training multiple days per week, playing competitive matches, and developing their soccer skills. Soccer demands are intense—constant running, cutting, kicking, jumping, and explosive changes of direction. These demands create injury risk, especially for unprepared athletes. But many injuries are preventable through proper strength and flexibility training.…
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Youth Football: Injury Prevention and Early Recognition Save Seasons
Football season is here, and young athletes are excited to play. But football is also one of the most physically demanding youth sports. The collision, cutting, and explosive movements create injury risk if athletes aren’t properly prepared. Many youth injuries are preventable through proper preparation. And for injuries that do occur, early recognition by a…