Goals have been scored. Touchdown passes thrown. And just
like that, the fall sports season is halfway done.
Whether a player on the field, runner on a cross-country
course, or cheerleader atop a human pyramid, every fall athlete is at risk for a
sports injury.
According to the CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), more than 2.6
million kids (up to 19 years of age) are treated in the ER annually for sports
and recreation-related injuries.
We treat a good number of young student athletes here at
Texas Orthopedics every day.
Here’s what we’re currently seeing:
- Overuse injuries
There’s also an uptick of sports-related concussions reported
during the fall.
In order to be able to play safely through to the winter
season, here are some reminders for staying injury-free:
Continue to check all equipment (helmets, shoes, shin
guards, mouth guards, etc.) regularly for damage and proper fit.
Keep in constant communication with coaches and trainers
and let them know if you are in pain, sick or struggling and need a brief break
from games or practices.
Stay fueled up with a healthy diet and tons of water to
hydrate as the fall is still typically very warm in Central Texas.
Follow all instructions from your physician or
orthopedist for rest and recovery if you’ve already suffered an injury this
season.
Please contact us
if your child needs to be seen for a sports injury, or if it’s after-hours (as
most sports injuries tend to be), visit our Urgent Injury Clinic where
no appointment is necessary.
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