Play it Safe in Sporting Activities

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At Bache & Lynch, we love sports and the fall season fun that it brings.  We want our clients to play it safe, however.  Football, soccer, cheerleading, and volleyball are popular fall youth sports activities in Arizona. As the weather changes, more Tucson bicyclists, runners and hikers are out. To help reduce the risk of common injuries, Bache & Lynch, PLLC, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAOS, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, AOSSM, offer sports safety tips. AOSSM created the STOP Sports Injuries program to help parents, coaches and healthcare providers learn more about prevention, treatment and consequences of overuse and trauma injuries among children.

Tips For Preventing Fall Sports Falls and Injuries

According to Dr. Meritt Pember, an orthopedic surgeon with Direct Orthopedic Care, DOC: “Overuse injuries are the most common types of sports-related injuries. When injured, the best advice is to come to an orthopedic specialist for early diagnosis and treatment because an undiagnosed injury can become more severe if left untreated.”

Fall Sports Safety Tips

Have a pre-season physical examination.
Warm up and cool down properly with low-impact exercises.
Consistently incorporate strength training and stretching.
Hydrate to maintain health and minimize muscle cramps.
Watch for unsafe playing surfaces.
Don’t play if in pain. Consult with an athletic trainer or orthopedic sports medicine specialist.
Wear protective gear as necessary equipment for the sport.
Cross train with other sports to minimize overuse injuries.
Be alert to weather conditions.
Avoid pressure to over-train.