As my children have started to enjoy playing more sports, I realize how competitive sports have become at an earlier age. This is a nationwide trend that is causing those of us in the pediatric world to see more overuse injuries than ever before. What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury is damage to […]
Overuse Injuries
Each year, many children and adolescents suffer sports-related injuries. While most sports injuries are acute, it is estimated that over half of all injuries are a result of overuse. An overuse injury is an injury sustained after repeated use. It occurs as a result of repetitive trauma to a bone, ligament, or tendon without allowing […]
