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Kids and Sports- Why Childhood is a Dangerous Time to Play

As the number of children participating in athletics increased, the number of injuries has been on the rise as well. Children are competing in team sports at younger and younger ages. While competitive sports teach multiple values and character traits to young children, it also presents Kansas City parents with new concerns over injuries to young bodies.

Growing bones are at risk for injuries in more ways than adult bodies. Injuries can happen to more than just the bone and muscle tissue; growth plate injuries occur when the plate is extending during the growing process. A child in the middle of a growth spurt is at risk more than under normal conditions. As a child grows, the bone becomes weak. Connective tissue is stronger during this time and the bone will often give way before a ligament or tendon will.

Two types of injuries can plague young athletes. Acute injuries occur in an instant. These are the injuries that happen when something goes wrong on the playing field. The result of an acute injury is usually a broken bone or torn connective tissues. Chronic or overuse injuries are the result of repetitive movements and can cause the bone to stop growing altogether. The result is permanent disabilities like different sized limbs, fractures, and arthritis.

Additionally, spines of youngsters can hyperextend. Ligaments are loose at this stage of development and they can make the spine prone to extending beyond what is healthy. Children with certain disabilities can be even more susceptible to injury. For example, Down's syndrome patients can be more prone to head and neck injuries due to the fact that their heads are often larger in proportion than other children, and their neck muscles are inherently weak.

While parents want their children to remain active, there are some things you can do to make sure they play sports safely. In the first place, be sure to sign your child up in a sports club that is well regulated, such as through a school or a sports league. Be sure that coaches and other officials have been trained in first aid. You should educate yourself on the correct safety gear needed for the sport. Always make sure that your child uses the gear correctly. Learn how to prevent athletic injuries, including what physical moves are safe for the sport and for your child's age. Watch out at practice and speak up if you see a coach putting your child at risk.

If your child has been injured while playing sports, the Kansas City child injury attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys understand that you have many questions about your rights. Call 888-348-2616 to set up an initial consultation without cost or obligation. Download your free copy of 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim for more information.

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