Help Prevent Sports Injuries

Back-to-school is just around the corner, and so are fall sports! Many children partake in school or local sports. This can be great for getting their blood pumping and improving social skills, but it may lead to injuries if they aren't careful. Kids are still growing and developing; a foot or ankle injury can negatively impact that. While it’s impossible to prevent every injury, most can be prevented.

Keep Your Child and Their Teammates Safe with These Top Tips:

  • Ensure that the team they’re selected for matches your child’s skill level.

  • Match children to the sport. Do not push them into any specific sport. If they cannot play because it is too hard or does not like the sport, they can end up injured.

  • When entering a child into a sport, look for a coach or trainer certified as an athletic trainer. These individuals are highly trained in coaching and training and know the best ways to safely keep your child in the game.

  • Make sure your child is cleared by their physician before partaking in sports. This will help prevent injuries from underlying conditions.

  • If a child is injured, do not let them play. Their injury can become more severe and worsen. If your child complains of pain, have them sit out and make sure they get checked ASAP.

  • Ensure your child has proper gear for their sport – cleats, sneakers, equipment, clothing, water bottles, etc.

  • Get immediate medical attention if a child is injured during a game or practice.

  • Be sure that your environment is safe for the sport at hand. A rocky field is not a proper place for soccer.

 

Here at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, we specialize in custom orthotics, along with various other foot and ankle ailments. Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, Dr. Laura Vander Poel, and the rest of our team are dedicated to helping our Hartford County patients. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.

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