Sports
Making Baseball Safer for Kids
It isn’t surprising that children who play contact sports are at a greater risk for injury than children who don’t play them. Baseball players in particular risk several types of injuries. These can result from “overuse” or a single incident where a player gets hurt. | more
Physical Activity, Sports, and Head Injuries
You might think you know about concussions, but did you know that even one concussion may have serious, long-term consequences for your brain and can increase the chances that you will have another concussion in the future? | more
Girls and Sports
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness recently published a review of the research and information about female athletes. The article summarizes information about eating disorders, menstrual problems, and bone mineral density. | more
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