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Safety Tips: Baseball for Teens
Baseball is by no means a dangerous sport. But it can present a very real risk of injuries from things like wild pitches, batted balls, and collisions in the field.
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Sports and Exercise Safety for Teens
Playing hard doesn't have to mean getting hurt. The best way to ensure a long and injury-free athletic career is to play it safe from the start. Find out how.
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Hip Pointer for Teens
Most hip pointer injuries can be easily treated and heal in their own time. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Proximal Biceps Tendonitis for Teens
In teens, biceps tendonitis is usually an overuse injury that causes tendons in the upper arm to be swollen or irritated. Most cases heal on their own if you follow a few guidelines from your doctor.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans for Parents
Osteochondritis dissecans is when a piece of bone and the attached cartilage break down and become loose. If it heals completely, kids who have it usually don't have any long-lasting problems.
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Skateboarding Safety Tips for Teens
Skateboarding is undeniably cool, but it's also easy to get hurt. Keep it safe while skateboarding with these safety tips.
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Stretching for Teens
You may have heard mixed things about stretching before working out. Here are the cold, hard facts on warming up, stretching, and cooling down.
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Inline Skating Safety Tips for Teens
Inline skating is good exercise and an excellent off-season training program for hockey and skiing. To stay safe while inline skating, take a look at these tips.
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Safety Tips: Fastpitch Softball for Teens
Softball is a very safe sport, especially slow-pitch. But in fastpitch, things speed up, and that increases the chances of getting hurt. So keep these safety tips in mind.
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Feeding Your Child Athlete for Parents
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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