Sports are a big part of going back to school - both intramural and team play. They are also a common source of youth injuries. Some of the most common injuries children are at risk for are trauma-related, meaning proper warm-ups and stretching isn’t going to prevent them.
So what’s the best way to reduce injury risk? By making sure your child follows the below steps:
Wear protective gear. Each sport comes with different gear requirements, most commonly helmets and mouth guards. It’s important these items are included as part of your child’s uniform! Also check to see what else may be needed, protective padding/guards, or specific footwear.
Know the rules. Much like drivers know and follow the rules of the road it’s important your child understands the rules of the game. As long as all players know the rules, they know what to expect from each other. If the sport involves following plays, make sure your child understands their particular role in each situation - better chance they’ll be out of harms way.
Look out for others. Encourage your child to communicate on the field and watch out for their teammates. For instance in baseball or volleyball, a player may yell “I got it” or “Mine” to avoid collisions with other players. It’s also important your child pays attention to the coach - they’re the ones helping to keep the team safe.
Wear protective gear. Each sport comes with different gear requirements, most commonly helmets and mouth guards. It’s important these items are included as part of your child’s uniform! Also check to see what else may be needed, protective padding/guards, or specific footwear.
Know the rules. Much like drivers know and follow the rules of the road it’s important your child understands the rules of the game. As long as all players know the rules, they know what to expect from each other. If the sport involves following plays, make sure your child understands their particular role in each situation - better chance they’ll be out of harms way.
Look out for others. Encourage your child to communicate on the field and watch out for their teammates. For instance in baseball or volleyball, a player may yell “I got it” or “Mine” to avoid collisions with other players. It’s also important your child pays attention to the coach - they’re the ones helping to keep the team safe.
As mentioned above, mouth guards are one of the most important pieces of sports equipment your child needs to stay safe. They are a simple solution that helps to dramatically reduce the risk of oral injuries and concussions.
At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we offer our very own mouth guard centers so your athlete can receive a custom fit mouth guard (in colors of their choosing). Custom fit mouth guards are unique to an athlete’s mouth, they mold the teeth perfectly and allow for normal speech and breathing. Please come by any of our 3 locations before fall sport season to be sure a mouth guard is included as part of their uniform!
At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we offer our very own mouth guard centers so your athlete can receive a custom fit mouth guard (in colors of their choosing). Custom fit mouth guards are unique to an athlete’s mouth, they mold the teeth perfectly and allow for normal speech and breathing. Please come by any of our 3 locations before fall sport season to be sure a mouth guard is included as part of their uniform!
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