Overuse Injuries Among Young Athletes

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Many children would absolutely adore being in the Olympics, or the NBA. Kids get so excited, that they end up hurting themselves. Parents, however do not know how to contribute to the child's injuries, and the child has no self-control. “Kids today are seeing the kinds of injuries that are normally associated with adult players,’’ says Hollie Deese. Parents and children both need to learn safety procedures and precautions to take the next step to either their child’s sport, or children who are playing.

Many kids are normally subjected to overuse. This is why many injuries occur. Many children feel pressured by, and parents to not let them down. Stated in Overuse Injuries Among Young Athletes on the Rise, “Children really want to please

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