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How to Avoid Injury This High School Athletic Season

The excitement of high school athletics is once again upon us, but with it comes the risk of injury to your son or daughter, niece or nephew, or grandchild. Sprains and strains, fractures, muscle pulls—precautions can and should be taken to help your high school athlete avoid these injuries this school year.

Young athletes often have a tendency to want to play through the pain of an injury, which can risk worsening the injury and causing long-term health problems. Muscle and bone injuries, no matter how minor they may seem, should not be ignored.

Young athletes’ joints are still developing. They experience uneven growth patterns in bone-tendon-muscle units, leaving them susceptible to injury. Untreated injuries can result in permanent damage and disease, such as osteoarthritis. Athletes should stop playing when they are exhausted or in pain on the court or field, and injuries should be evaluated immediately.

The following are other preventative measures that young athletes can take to avoid injury and remain in the game:

By following these precautions, your high school athlete can make the most of his or her season, both in terms of performance and enjoyment. If you have any questions regarding preparing for high school athletics, or if you need to schedule a physical examination for your son or daughter, please call Southern California Orthopedic Institute at (877) 952-8484.

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