With approximately 60 million children and teens participating in sports, it's no surprise that sports injuries are COMMON! In part 2 of this podcast on sports injuries, we review the most common injuries of the lower extremity- including acute and chronic knee injuries, shin splints vs. stress fracture and ankle injuries. We also cover additional tips for preventing youth sports injury including taking time off from the sport, proper form and safety gear, strength and flexibility training, and avoiding specialization in a single sport while young. 

This episode was written by Dr. Lena van der List and  Dr. Dean Blumberg. We would like to thank Dr. Nick Hatamiya, family medicine and sports medicine physician at UCSF and Nicole Friel, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Shriners Children's Northern California for reviewing today episode.

Resources

After a Sports Injury: When to See the Doctor - HealthyChildren.org

Sports Injury Prevention Tips - HealthyChildren.org

ACL Injuries in Young Athletes - HealthyChildren.org

Ankle Sprain Treatment - HealthyChildren.org

Knee Pain: How to Choose the Right Knee Brace for Your Child - HealthyChildren.org

Knee Injury Prevention Program (KIPP)