Preventing Children’s Sports Injuries

When your child decides to participate in sports, it can be nerve-wracking to think about them sustaining an injury. As a parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure that you do everything possible to help prevent any possible sports injuries. Our pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates in Derby, East Wichita, and West Wichita, KS, can give you tips on how to prevent sports injuries in your child. 

Preventing Your Child’s Sports Injuries 

Sports might be an important part of your child’s life and it’s equally important that you help them enjoy their sport as safely as possible. There is always the risk of injury so it’s important to reduce that risk as much as possible. You can do this by discussing sports injuries with our pediatrician and learning how to prevent injuries. 

You should make sure that your child is stretching properly before engaging in physical activity. You can take time at home to stretch out every area of your child’s body and make sure that they are warmed up. This can help prevent any sudden injuries from happening. 

Your child also needs the proper equipment for their sport. This could mean making sure that they have shoes that fit and that are appropriate for whatever sport they’re playing. Equipment should be new to ensure that they have the support that they need to play safely. You should also make sure your child wears a helmet for sports like baseball and bike riding. They may also need protective eyewear.  

Don’t let your child play without adult supervision. There should always be other parents or a coach to ensure that everything goes as it should and safety rules are being followed.  

Contact Our Pediatrician Today 

Make sure your child is protected during their favorite sport! Contact your pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates in Derby, East Wichita, and West Wichita, KS, to learn more about preventing sports injuries. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (316) 719-2001 for the office in Derby, KS, (316) 634-2000 for the office in East Wichita, KS, and (316) 773-3100 for the office in West Wichita, KS.