Kids safety should be first priority right? But in this day and age its all about being number 1 and getting that trophy for 1st place at your local tournament. Now striving to be number 1 is important however having a long lasting career and playing professionally sounds a lot better no? Kids injuries have risen due to the fact of load management not being strict on youth athletes. It’s a tragedy to see kids with such passion and talent for a sport they play but also have surgeries for tissue tears and broken bones. No parent wants to see their kid hurt or crying in pain but it’s because of the treatment the body doesn’t receive after playing sports or practicing for hours that causes these issues to happen frequently. Its time to put an end.
Young athletes should be active more than being at home. But our bodies can only take so much before an injury occurs. When playing competitive sports its important to treat your body by wrapping it with ice or putting a gel to relieve the muscle and of course the number 1 treatment you should do is rest. When the season is over its very important to rest after and not play year round and having tournaments every weekend. I was one of the kids who played year round and traveling out of town for tournaments and it costed me. I had arm problems after so much throwing for baseball that my body never rested to where I used all the miles my arm had at such a young age. I was also not treating my arm either which also took its toll on me which is why I can’t stress it enough that these things are important. Just because you’re young and athletic doesn’t mean you’re invincible. Parents its up to you as well to make sure your kid is being treated and taking care of the body to last longer and be stronger.
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