AVOID REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES KEEPING YOUR CHILD ACTIVE AND HEALTHY
If your child is entering a new grade or school, they may be interested in a new sports team also. Playing sports is important for your child as they progress through life, and they can benefit in several ways, including exercising on a regular basis, learning to work as a team, developing social skills, challenging themselves, learning the importance of practice and following rules, and building self-confidence. Knowing which sport piques your child’s interested is a great start, and encouraging them to try multiple sports can also be advantageous to them. However, when a child joins a team, it’s easy for them to develop repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs. An RSI occurs when a part of the body undergoes too much stress from repetitive movements, leading to inflammation, tissue damage, muscle strain, or fractures. There are several methods to prevent your child from developing RSIs. Some of the basics include stretches before a game, using proper equipment,
getting physical exams before joining a team, and eating nutritious food. One of the most significant impacts you can make is to avoid placing your child in a single sport for an extended time. Varying the type of sport from season to season allows their body to adapt to a new set of motions instead of repeating the same ones. At M3 Physical Therapy, we know that no matter how many precautions are taken, injuries are bound to happen. It’s for this reason that we offer Pediatric Sports Rehab for all athletes who have been injured enjoying their favorite game. Being injured on the field can take the wind out of a child’s sail, but don’t let them get discouraged. Our professional and caring physical therapists are here to help your child get back to what they love doing. Call our offices today using either of the numbers at the bottom of the page to learn more about our Pediatric Sports Rehab program and how we can help.
TAKE A BREAK
SPICED PUMPKIN SEED CRUNCH
INGREDIENTS
• 1 large egg white • 1 teaspoon light agave syrup • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds • 1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
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