Sports injury

members of society advocate the benefits of organized sports, many feel that these activities usher in undesireable consequences for the athletes. The sports distract from other, more important, functions of the participants’ lives, as well as acting as a conduit towards physical damage. Participating in sports often requires excessive amounts of time; early mornings, afterschool, and during weekends. The amount of time spent in these sports distracts and hinders teens from engaging…

An issue that is majorly debated on is Youth Competitive Sports. I take the position on the against side of this debate. Coaches can place pressure on players and they are at risk for severe sports-related injuries, mentally or physically. Some coaches will verbally, physically and/or emotionally abuse players. In a video, a group of football players is seen horsing around, and when the coach comes in, he waits a few seconds before punching a player for no apparent reason. This does indeed…

are in sports but too many of these sports are hurting or even killing these young kids. These days many youth sports are becoming too intense. For one too many kids are getting hurt while playing these sports. Another reason is many parents are forcing their kids to play sports that they don’t want to play. The final reason is kids are being forced to drink water and sports drinks which are making the kids sick and causing overhydration. Too many kids are being hurt while playing sports that…

You are worried about winning and the possible injuries that might come with it. Not about having fun, staying active, and trying your personal best. This is what happens when the competitive aspect is added to the game, and why injuries outweigh the benefits of competitive sports. Injuries and competitive sports affect school performance and are not good for mental health. As shown by many articles, doctors, and parents, injuries in competitive sports can, and do affect school performance.…

Playing sports competitively at a young age is good for a child’s progression in development and physical shape, as well as, their social and psychological health. Teaching self discipline, building confidence, strengthening commitment and learning the art of teamwork makes competition a necessary step in a child’s growth. Aside from the of the character traits that are acquired from competition, there are also many obvious health benefits of starting children at a younger age in sports,…

frightened away by injuries and are forgetting the benefits of their children playing football. Kids who play football have been proven not only be in shape, but also have proven to do better in school. All parents want their kids to do well in school and football can help with that. Football improves school performances and teaches kids lessons. Kim Gorgens, a clinical associate professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver stated that, “Organized…

Millions of children play organized sports every year. Although these kids have winning in the back of their mind, they all want to have fun doing it. That is the problem with youth sports today; they focus too much and winning and success, which makes them too intense. The intensity of the sports leaves kids physically and mentally worn out. The main reason behind this intensity is the driving force behind winning. The will and want to win is what creates this intensity, but “Winning was just…

Playing sports competitively at a young age is good for a child’s progress in development and physical shape, as well as, their social and psychological health. Teaching self discipline, building confidence, strengthening commitment and learning the art of teamwork makes competition a necessary step in a child’s growth. Aside from of the character traits that are acquired from competition, there are also many obvious health benefits of starting children at a younger age in sports, especially…

Sport related injuries have consistently been a problem throughout the years. The topic constantly makes headlines, and studies are continuously being performed to help make sports safer for everyone. While proper training and equipment is important in preventing injuries, these factors do not always rule them out. Participation in sports are growing, and we need to do our best to help prevent major problems. ACL injuries, concussions, muscle strains, and rotator cuff tears are some of the most…

than me! I was brought up in a hockey family where sport has always played a key part of our lifestyle. Through my love of the game I have developed several Injuries over the years ranging from broken bones, shin splints to more recently Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, all of which have prevented me from playing from time to time. This is how I discovered the importance of physiotherapists and the work they do to aid recovery and prevent other injuries. The more time I spent being treated by…