What are some different types of youth sports injuries and how frequently do they occur?
• We have found that many of the injuries that children get are indeed preventable. About 95% of sports injuries are classified as “soft tissue” injuries due to minor trauma involving the soft tissues – bruises, muscle pulls, sprains (ligaments), strains (muscles), and cuts or abrasions. • Little sports time is lost from these injuries as most of these injuries respond well to conservative care involving the commonly used acronym of RICE – rest or removal from athletics, ice, compression and elevation. Typically these injuries resolve within a couple of weeks and the child may resume activities once they have regained full and pain free motion of the involved limb or joint. Any complaints of severe pain, joint swelling, limping or loss of motion or function should prompt a visit to the pediatrician or a sports medicine specialist. • What are some recommendations to help minimize injuries among youth baseball players? • Baseball is a culprit of many overuse injuries. Kids can get “Littl
