A recent article indicated the most high risk sports for children. It’s already September and I’ve had lots of parents bring their kids in for injuries due to sports.
Here’s the top four sports in order based upon the number of injuries per year:
Football 350,000
Basketball 300,000
Soccer 140,000
Baseball 120,000
The main injury you need to worry about as a parent is a concussion.
Concussions can have long-lasting effects. Kids can develop memory problems, headaches, trouble concentrating and even depression. In sports where ego drives the athlete (football in particular), the young person is likely told to “shake it off.” The problem is only 5% of all concussions result in the kid being knocked-out. You think they’re okay until later when they start developing problems.
You can’t “shake off” a concussion.
What needs to occur is to have the kid pulled from the game if there is a head injury. No debate necessary. Let the child complain. Let them explain that “I’m okay.” Let them fear the teasing from their peers. It’s not worth talking the risk to let them continue to play.
If you suspect a concussion, watch your child and how they act. If there’s any question, take them to the emergency room.
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