Help Us Prevent Youth Sports Injuries - Some Sobering Statistics
3.5 Million Children Are Treated Each Year for Sports Injuries
50% of Sports Injuries Related to Overuse
Young athletes are specializing in sports (and positions) at an earlier age, with more than 3.5 million children under the age of 14 treated annually for sports injuries. (Source: Safe Kids USA)
Immature bones, insufficient rest after injury, and poor training and conditioning contribute to overuse injuries.
Overuse injuries account for half of all sports injuries in middle school and high school. (Source: Safe Kids USA)
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