Of course, you trust your kid’s baseball pitching coach. But it never hurts to also keep count yourself. Be your kid’s advocate in injury prevention. Read up on easy pitching and rest guidelines for any youth baseball by CLICKING HERE. Brought to you by Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates
Drs. Tony Jabbour and Wes Stotler offer a few tips for your young athletes.
- Check equipment: Kids grow quickly! It may have been a few months since they laced up their cleats or put on that lacrosse helmet. Check gear for proper fit and any wear and tear. And break in those shoes before practice or games to avoid blisters.
- Inspect field conditions: Inspect the field for debris and divots. Uneven playing surfaces increase the risk of non-contact injuries such as ankle sprains or ACL tears.
- Proper cool down: Stretching after workouts is a must. Muscles that haven’t been used in a while will likely be sore. For example, a baseball player’s throwing arm might be tight after dribbling a basketball all season. Stretch before and after training to prevent muscle strain.
Join us for a FREE SEMINAR — Safe Exercise: Injury Prevention and Treatment Options presented by Dr. Navin Kilambi, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and Dr. Caleb Nunley, Sports Medicine Primary Care, both with Tulsa Bone & Joint of Owasso. We all know that exercise is important to overall health. But what if exercise hurts? Come to this free seminar to learn about safe exercise programs, strategies for injury prevention, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options if you have an injury. Seminar is Thursday, March 9 from 6-7pm at St. John Owasso, Medical Office Building, Room 170, 12455 East 100th St. North. Call the St. John PulseLine at 918-744-0123 to reserve your seat today.
