
07/13/2024
Kids' sports can get aggressive, but most of the injuries we see at urgent care actually happen during practice. That makes sense given the hours spent practicing versus the hours spent at a game.
But it means that doubling up on the same good game-day habits is important:
* Wear sunscreen.
* Warm up slowly.
* Drink more water.
* Wear the protective gear recommended for the sport (shin guards, mouth guards, helmets, etc.).
* Pay attention to signals from the body related to over-use, take it easy and check in at urgent care if pain persists.
And of course, be sure your child has had a sports physical! Learn more about why sports physicals are important here: texasmedclinic.com/about-sports-physicals/