Staying active is an important part of staying healthy, and spring sports are a great way to keep your child on the move. However, there are risks involved. We spoke with Matthew Jepson, a sports medicine physician at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, the second largest provider of orthopaedic care …
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Get the Facts About Brain Injuries in Children
The Hearne family was returning home from prekindergarten with their 3-year-old son when the unthinkable happened. A stumble on the sidewalk sent Emmett flying 5 feet from his father’s arms. He landed headfirst on the concrete. Emmett had always been an active child. He loves to climb on play …
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Participating in sports has obvious benefits for children, including making friends, building self-esteem and learning about teamwork and good sportsmanship. However, youth sports involves some risk, including the potential for brain injuries. Some of the most common ones area doctors see include concussions and whiplash. Learn more about the potential …
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