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Tag Archives: Sports Related Injuries

How To Prevent Head Injuries On and Off the Field

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It’s usually around this time of year that Family Practice Specialists spend quite a lot of time talking about youth sports, particularly football and concussions. As Phoenix physicians, we are keenly aware of the benefits of team sports, while simultaneously understanding like few others the risks of team sports. Yesterday, news broke of the National Football League’s settlement of $765 million to thousands of players who had sued over head injuries. With this news comes increased awareness on the importance of keeping your child safe as they play the game of football.

 
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It’s Football Season – Know the Signs of a Concussion

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It’s Back-to-School time, which also means the little ones are going to be getting back out there on the field in Phoenix for team sports such as football. And, with getting back into gear and with the team comes the fear of injury. As a parent of a young football player, I can tell you first hand how scary it is when you hear the tackle reverberating in your own ears, and instantly the thought of concussion races through your head.

 
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Questions To Ask During a Sports Physical

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When it comes to the ways in which you can keep your child healthy, preventative care is tops on the list. This is due, in part, to the fact that preventative care teaches your child about the importance of good health and how to maintain it. However, for a child that pushes his or her body to the limit with sports-related activities, it is even more important for them to know how to care for themselves in a way that guards against injury and keeps the body is top physical condition. When you go to a family doctor in Phoenix for a sports physical, there are a few questions you should always as, no matter what:

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