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Youth Sports Injury Guide
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Age Considerations
Kids can play most sports at any age. However, a child’s level of participation and type of activity have to be age appropriate. The younger a child is, the more the game should be about skill building, confidence, and fun. Injuries occur when kids are either push past what their bodies can do, or are doing more than their body will allow.
Great words to play youth sports by
"Kids should play against their last best effort."
- Bob Bigelow, former NBA player and Youth Sports Activist
Injury Types by Sport
Sport |
Most Common Injuries/Conditions |
All Sports
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Overuse and musculoskeletal injuries of body areas and muscle groups being used the most. |
Tennis
Swimming
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Shoulder and Arm
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Elbow ligament damage
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Baseball
Softball
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Shoulder, Arm, Fingers
Finger Injuries
Elbow Ligament Damage
Rotator Cuff Injuries
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Gymnastics
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Back, Foot, Ankle, Wrist, Hand
Lower back, foot/ankle, wrist/hand stress fractures
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Basketball
Soccer
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Fingers, Knees, Ankles
Ankle Sprains
Finger Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
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Football
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Head, Neck, Shoulders, Knees
Concussions
Neck injuries
Shoulder dislocations
Knee ligament injuries
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Running
Sprinting
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Lower Extremities from Hip to Toe
Overuse of knee, hip, and ankle
Plantar Fasciitis
Shin Splints
Foot And Ankle stress fractures
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Wrestling
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Areas Most Vulnerable: Neck, Shoulders, Arms
Shoulder and Elbow Strains
Neck Strains
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