For those of you who deal with pediatric or adolescent patients, you know that kids don’t need extra help getting injured sometimes.  However, what about when they are involved in sports?

A recent article at WebMD talks about a recent study published in the Journal of Athletic Trainers April 2008 issue, where they looked at the riskiest high school sports activities.  Not surprisingly, Football topped the list for both competition and practice related injuries.  Following on football’s heels were, girls and boys soccer for competition related injuries and wrestling and boys soccer for practice related injuries.

When you talk to these young athletes, stress to them the importance to rest and let their injuries heal before returning to practice and make sure they know about the importance of proper stretching before practice and games, as well as the use of protective gear associated with their sport.  I interviewed a Dr. Mike of the Pediacast about sports injuries on the MedicCast Podcast.  Check out that episode for his take on sports injuries in kids.