Keeping Your Student Athlete Safe

Student Athlete Safety Tips

The new school year means the start of another year of sports. While group sports are a great way for you children to get the physical exercise they need and fell like they are part of something bigger, it can also lead to serious injuries. Make sure to ask your child’s school these questions to make sure that they are prepared for any sports injuries that may occur.
• Who is on the sports medicine team? Find out who will be taking care of your child if they are hurt, as well as their credentials. Most schools rely on athletic trainers or parents who have medical training to keep your kids protected.
• Is there an emergency action plan? Your child’s team should have a specific emergency plan to follow in case of a serious accident. Knowing what the school will do to keep your child safe can help to give you the peace of mind that you deserve.
• How do you deal with the heat? No matter what half of the year your child participates in sports, they will have to deal with some hot day. Make sure that your child will have plenty of access to fluids and rest time to avoid any heat related injuries.
• What are the injury prevention standards? Each sport has sport specific injuries, so make sure that your child’s coaches know how to properly prevent these injuries, as well as have built in recovery time if someone is injured.
• How qualified are the coaches? All of your children’s coaches should have significant knowledge about the sport that they are coaching, as well as have first aid training.

For more student-athlete safety tips and to help keep your child feeling their best while playing their favorite sport, contact Pediatric Surgical Associates, your Orange and Mission Viejo Pediatric Surgeons in Orange County, California.

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