As a parent, it’s normal to be worried about falls and other accidents. Kids are clumsy, rambunctious, and almost always on the move! It’s hard not to worry about them getting injured, especially when they play a sport. With fall sports starting up again, we want to assist you in preventing sports injuries from placing your child on the sidelines. So we’ve put together a list of preventative measures for keeping your child healthy and active this season! 1 Monitor their diet and nutrition. Encourage your child to consume a nutritious diet made up of organic, healthy ingredients. Make sure your little one stays hydrated with plenty of water. It’s also a good idea to ensure they maintain a steady electrolyte balance. 2 Teach your child to speak up about any pain. Children may “play through the pain” or not acknowledge common injury signs. These actions may place them at risk for making a relatively mild condition more serious. Recognizing a possible sprain or FALL SPORTS SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS 4
stress fracture is key to getting immediate care and resolution so that they may go back to play. Teaching your child to address pain and dysfunction early is very important for their overall health. 3 Encourage them to take proper warm-ups and cool-downs. Children are excited to get into the game and tend to be in a rush to get into practices — and just as anxious to get out of them when they’re finished. However, participating in athletics without first warming up may lead to preventable injuries. A cardiovascular warm-up such as jogging with some gentle stretching may be all that is needed to avoid these issues. After the exercise, a cool down and stretch routine also helps the tissues recover from their workout. 4 Promote safe play. Even the most physically fit children will get into trouble if they disregard safe play guidelines. Appropriate use of helmets and other protective gear is key — so be sure it fits your child well and is worn correctly.
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