6 Steps to Prevent
Your Child from Being
Injured in Sports
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 15, 2004-- Are your children at risk
for injury by dangerous sporting practices and policies that
currently exist in your area or at your child's school? The
answer is -- YES.
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Minimizing Injuries
goes a long way |
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It has been estimated that twelve million student athletes,
aged 5-22, will seek health care, both in emergency rooms and
in private physicians offices, for sports related injuries
this year in the United States.
"Almost EVERY ONE of these injuries can be prevented," says
Dr. David Janda, M.D., author of
The Awakening of a Surgeon: A
Family Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries and Death.
An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Janda directs the Institute for
Preventative Sports Medicine.
Studies show that Dr. Janda's findings have prevented 1.7
million injuries, and saved the United States two billion
dollars in health care costs.
To help you prevent your child from being injured in sports,
Dr. Janda shares six steps you can take to ensure their
safety.
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Take your child
in for a pre-participation physical exam.
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Make sure
coaches are certified and well versed in CPR.
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Make certain
coaches are knowledgeable in conditioning and training
techniques for your child's age group.
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Be sure your
child is wearing well-fitted and up-to-date equipment.
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Keep
recreational sport equipment stored in a safe place so
younger children do not inadvertently hurt themselves.
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Take time to
occasionally monitor your child's practices and make sure
they are safe from a physical and psychological standpoint.
Visit
www.NoInjury.com
and get the FREE report "7 Questions to Ask the Coach or
Trainer to Keep Your Student Athlete Safe."
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