Guide to Keep Kids Safe On and Off the Field

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Sport Injury and Prevention Guides

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Regardless of position, football players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, lacrosse players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Regardless of position, ice hockey players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Regardless of position, soccer players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, softball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, volleyball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, basketball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Baseball Sports Tips Hero Image from PDF

Regardless of position, baseball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Concussion Care and Prevention

A concussed soccer player seeks help at the doctors office

What actions can an organization take to reduce their liability?

Study shows about 300,000 youth athletes suffer concussions each year

It’s important to educate both athletes and parents about the facts

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After so many years of high profile news around concussions it is encouraging to see scientific evidence about reducing the risk of head impacts in ice hockey.

Find out 10 ways to to help athletes combat a negative team concussion culture

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Getting a good night's sleep after a sports-related concussion might lead to a shorter recovery time in adolescents

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As a coach or parent, do you know the signs that indicate that a player has been concussed?

A hockey player may have a concussion after a check from an opposing player.

To reduce the likelihood of players lying so they can stay in the game, be sure to emphasize the importance of honesty and how the number one priority is their long-term safety.

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Coaches should also give information to the parents regarding the signs and symptoms of concussion so they can monitor their child at home.

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