The Most Common Teen Sports Injuries & Prevention Strategies
We love working with our teen, adult amateur and pro athletes (including the Ballet Arizona, where I serve as team physician). We also work with several amazing high school football teams throughout the season, including:
- Raymond S. Kellis Cougars
- Arizona Christian University Firestorm
- Greenway Demons
- Shadow Mountain Matadors
- Apollo Falcons
- Ironwood Eagles
With teen athletes, in particular, it’s good to be aware of the most common teen sports injuries, which include:
- Acute injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Growth plate injuries
- Concussions
The infographic below from Integrated Orthopedics provides more details on teen sports injuries and prevention. Playing sports as a young person can be a highlight of childhood and can spark a lifelong love of exercise and physical fitness, but it’s important to make sure our young athletes stay as safe as possible while enjoying the joy of sports.
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