Athletes

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Athletes

Keeping Your Young Athletes Safe, Strong, and Injury-Free

Fall means one thing for a lot of Frederick families: cleats, shin guards, and gear bags piling up by the door again.

Soccer, football, field hockey, cross country — after a summer of camps, pools, and looser schedules, kids’ bodies are about to go from zero to sixty. That jump is exactly when injuries tend to happen.

The good news? Most fall sports injuries in kids are preventable. Here’s what to watch for, how to help your athlete’s body handle the transition, and what to do if (when) something gets tweaked along the way.

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Athletes

Injury Prevention Strategies for Sports

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just getting started, prioritizing injury prevention and optimizing performance should be at the top of your list before just diving in. You may want to consider this information about warm-up exercises, proper form, and injury prevention techniques to keep you feeling strong, flexible, and resilient on the field, court, or track.