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Sports SafetySee All
Playing sports has many benefits for a child. But the correct safety measures need to be taken. Read on to learn more. ...more
Detailed information on sports safety for kids, including safety gear and equipment...more
 Cheerleading Safety in Sports Safety
A safe cheerleading program has direct adult supervision, proper conditioning, skills training, and warm-up exercises. ...more
 Sports Safety in Sports Safety
Because children's bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing, children are more at risk for sports injuries than adults. ...more
 Eye Protection Critical in Sports in Sports Safety
Sports is 1 of the leading causes of school-age children's eye injuries, but most of those injuries are preventable. ...more
 Mouthguards in Sports Safety
Mouthguards are important to help protect your child's mouth and teeth from serious injury. ...more
Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for children with special needs as it is for any child. ...more
It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports. But there are things kids can do to protect themselves. Preparing before and after a game or practice session by warming up muscles and then stretching can help. ...more
Playing sports has many benefits for a child. But the correct safety measures need to be taken. Read on to learn more. ...more
Detailed information on sports safety for kids, including safety gear and equipment...more
 Cheerleading Safety in Sports Safety
A safe cheerleading program has direct adult supervision, proper conditioning, skills training, and warm-up exercises. ...more
 Sports Safety in Sports Safety
Because children's bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing, children are more at risk for sports injuries than adults. ...more
 Eye Protection Critical in Sports in Sports Safety
Sports is 1 of the leading causes of school-age children's eye injuries, but most of those injuries are preventable. ...more
 Mouthguards in Sports Safety
Mouthguards are important to help protect your child's mouth and teeth from serious injury. ...more
Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for children with special needs as it is for any child. ...more
It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports. But there are things kids can do to protect themselves. Preparing before and after a game or practice session by warming up muscles and then stretching can help. ...more
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Sports InjuriesSee All
 Treating a Minor Sports Injury in Sports Injuries
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more
 Sprains and Strains in Children in Sports Injuries
Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. ...more
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform. ...more
Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk. ...more
Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with activity and sweat less. ...more
 Nosebleed (Epistaxis) in Children in Sports Injuries
A nosebleed is bleeding from tissues inside the nose (nasal mucus membranes) caused by a broken blood vessel. Most nosebleeds in children occur in the front part of the nose close to the nostrils. ...more
 Tennis Elbow in Children in Sports Injuries
Tennis elbow happens when the muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. Read on to learn what to do if your child has tennis elbow. ...more
 Inguinal Hernia in Sports Injuries
An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger. ...more
 Treating a Minor Sports Injury in Sports Injuries
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more
 Sprains and Strains in Children in Sports Injuries
Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. ...more
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform. ...more
Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk. ...more
Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with activity and sweat less. ...more
 Nosebleed (Epistaxis) in Children in Sports Injuries
A nosebleed is bleeding from tissues inside the nose (nasal mucus membranes) caused by a broken blood vessel. Most nosebleeds in children occur in the front part of the nose close to the nostrils. ...more
 Tennis Elbow in Children in Sports Injuries
Tennis elbow happens when the muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. Read on to learn what to do if your child has tennis elbow. ...more
 Inguinal Hernia in Sports Injuries
An inguinal hernia is when part of your intestine pushes through a weak spot in your lower belly (abdominal) wall. This area is called the groin. The hernia creates a lump in your groin. Over time, the hernia may get bigger. ...more
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