HIT THE DIAMOND DON’T LET AN INJURY STRIKE OUT YOUR LITTLE SLUGGER
Little League season is in full swing. We want to wish all the young athletes the best of luck and remind them to stay safe. While baseball is not a contact sport, like any physical activity, injuries can happen. Here are a few things parents need to be aware of when their children are up to bat. COMMON LITTLE LEAGUE INJURIES: • Little League elbow • Little League shoulder • Knee pain • Ankle sprains • Concussions The biggest risks baseball players face are overuse injuries related to the UCL or shoulder. These injuries are most prevalent between the ages of 11 and 17. As athletes reach skeletal maturity, around 14 years of age, overuse complaints can become ligament, tendon, or muscle injuries. HELP YOUR ATHLETE AVOID INJURY Make sure your child’s coach has the team doing dynamic warmups before each practice or game
and that they adhere to accepted guidelines for maximum pitch count and rest days.
Coaches should not prioritize wins over injury prevention. It’s time to retire the idea of “no pain, no gain.” While kids shouldn’t quit just because they feel tired, young athletes need to feel comfortable telling their coach when they’re suffering from real pain, and their coach should respond appropriately. If your athlete doesn’t want to speak up about an injury because they’re afraid of letting down their coach or their team, it’s time to have a conversation with their coach. WHEN TO CALL M3 PT As we discussed a few months ago, childhood injuries are very different than injuries in adulthood. Your child’s physical therapist needs to be aware of these differences in their anatomy and physiology in order to help them heal properly. Our pediatric therapists at M3 PT have studied for years to do just that. If an injury is threatening to keep your athlete on the bench for the rest of the season, give us a call at 310.275.4137. Find out how our physical therapists can help them get back into the game.
CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGERS
TAKE A BREAK
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed • 1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped • 3 cloves garlic • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce • 2 teaspoons cumin • 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1 handful fresh cilantro • 1 teaspoon Sriracha • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Place half the black beans, onion, and garlic in your food processor. Blend for 20–30 seconds until combined. Add chipotle, cumin, salt, cornstarch, cilantro, and Sriracha. Blend for another 10–20 seconds. 2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in oats and remaining black beans. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form mixture into patties and carefully transfer to skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until bottom is browned and set. Very carefully flip and cook for an additional 4–6 minutes until opposite side is browned and set as well. 4. Serve immediately, or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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