April is National Youth Sports Safety month and with an increasing number of younger athletes participating in sporting events, injury prevention is becoming very important. It is imperative that parents and coaches emphasize ways to prevent injuries to their children and athletes.

Below are some helpful tips to reduce injury for children:

Wear The Right Gear: Players should wear appropriate and properly fitting protective equipment such as pads (neck, shoulder, elbow, chest, knee, and shin), helmets, mouthpieces, face guards, protective cups, and/or eyewear. Young athletes should not assume that protective gear will protect them from performing more dangerous or risky activities.

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April 24, 2009

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