Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 16, 2026
10:31
A Multi-Modal Approach to Assessing Recovery in Youth Athletes Following Concussion
Published on: September 25, 2014
14.0K
Children's Sports Injuries: Are They Avoidable?
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|December 20, 2017
Summary
Most children's sports injuries in this study occurred outside of organized settings and were preventable. Implementing preventive measures is crucial for child athlete safety.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric sports medicine
- Injury prevention research
- Childhood physical activity safety
Background:
- Sports participation is common among children.
- Understanding injury patterns is vital for developing effective interventions.
- Nonorganized settings may pose unique risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of children's sports injuries.
- To identify injuries occurring in nonorganized settings.
- To determine the proportion of avoidable injuries and discuss prevention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 51 children's sports injury cases.
- Categorization of injuries by setting (organized vs. nonorganized).
- Assessment of injury avoidability.
Main Results:
- A significant number of injuries (21/51) occurred in nonorganized settings.
- A majority of injuries (32/51) were identified as avoidable.
- Data highlights potential gaps in safety protocols.
Conclusions:
- Nonorganized sports activities contribute to pediatric injury burden.
- A substantial proportion of childhood sports injuries are preventable.
- Recommendations for enhanced preventive strategies are needed.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
2.0K
The clinical conditions affecting the skeletal muscle tissue are broadly categorized as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
2.0K
01:27Fractures: Bone Repair
5.7K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
5.7K
01:30Preventive Healthcare Services
2.2K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
2.2K
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
4.3K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
4.3K
01:30Acute Kidney Injury IV: Diagnostic Studies and Prevention
354
Accurate diagnosis and effective prevention are critical in managing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), which is linked to high mortality rates ranging from 10% to 80%. Timely recognition of at-risk patients and careful monitoring can significantly reduce the likelihood of kidney damage.Diagnostic Assessments:The diagnostic process starts with a comprehensive medical history to identify prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes.Prerenal causes, such as dehydration, hypotension, or blood loss, should...
354
01:26Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
15.0K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
15.0K