Injury Prevention: Getting Ready for Fall Sports

For many kids, playing sports is an important part of growing up.

Parents play a vital role in preparing their children to train and condition properly.

Improvements in the quality of protective equipment—such as padding and helmets—have made sports participation safer than ever before. Even so, young bodies are still vulnerable to injury.

With proper conditioning and training, parents can help reduce injuries.

Dr. David Hill and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss how you can help reduce injuries and ensure your child gets the most out of sports and physical education.  
Injury Prevention: Getting Ready for Fall Sports
Featuring:
David Hill, MD
david hill 2013Dr. David Hill is Vice President of Cape Fear Pediatrics in Wilmington, NC, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UNC Medical School. He serves on the executive committees of the North Carolina Pediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council On Communications and the Media.

In addition to writing a monthly column for Wilmington Parent Magazine, Dr. Hill writes and records for multiple websites including as Livestrong.com, eHow.com, and thedoctorsvideos.com. He has three children, ages six, nine, and 11.
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