Sports Safety

The Truth Behind Ergogenic Aids People make outrageous claims regarding substances that can help enhance performance. The word ergogenic literally means “work producing,” and, unfortunately, there are always cockamamie advertisements selling...

Teen Sports: Safety First Info Flash The Academy of Sports Dentistry recommends mouth guards for anyone playing a contact sport. They're mandatory for high school athletes in football, ice hockey, field hockey, and lacrosse. There are three ba...

Common Soccer Injuries Once upon a time, soccer was the game only in Europe and South America, a tradition as strong as baseball in America. But it's only recently that soccer as a professional team sport has gained respect here as well. But a...

Common Hockey Injuries Think of your favorite football player in ice skates, and you get the image of what hockey is all about. But it goes three steps better when it comes to injury: Ice is harder than dirt. Skates have sharp blades. Hockey st...

Common Football Injuries Ah, autumn. The brilliant leaves, the cool, crisp air, the cheering, screaming sounds coming from the stadium. Yes, it's football season, and already everyone's counting the days until the Super Bowl. Football is an Amer...

Common Basketball Injuries Basketball is taking the country by storm. It's becoming the number one game in America according to experts (those who love basketball!) In fact, tickets are so hot for professional and collegiate basketball games, th...

Common Baseball Injuries It's as American as apple pie and mom. It's the quintessential all-time American game, loved by everyone from eight-year-old Little League players to the parents playing on company teams. Baseball: nostalgic, beautifull...

Preventing Sports Injuries When it comes to sports games for children, sports organizers, officials, coaches, and parents all have responsibilities for keeping young athletes healthy. Watch Out! Overzealous parents and coaches can be so bent on...

Preventing and Treating InjuriesInjuries can be prevented. Overuse injuries that are addressed and treated early are less likely to turn into chronic injuries. Accidental injuries or severe, focal injuries can also lead to chronic, recurrent pain...

Soccer SafetyThe soccer craze is sweeping the nation, but a new study shows that heading the ball could cause memory loss. See what the experts are saying.Is it dangerous for kids to "head" the ball while playing soccer? Get an expert opinion!Hoo...

Weight training should be avoided until the teen years are over, but an 11-year-old can begin strength training. ...

What can parents do when their nine-year-old says he is won't play sports because he's afraid he'll get hurt? ...

Kids and Extreme Sports Are Team Sports Becoming Passé? Though traditional sports like football, basketball, and hockey aren't exactly going out of style, the world of so-called extreme sports keeps growing in popularity. Kids and adults alik...

Find out how soon after fracturing a collarbone a child can resume normal activities. ...