STOP Sports Injuries Campaign

Youth sports injuries are on the rise- according to the Centers for Disease Control, High School students represent an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations every year.

In addition to an increase in the number of youth sports injuries, another trend is a decrease in the minimum age of sustained injury, with an estimated 3.5 million children under the age of 14 being treated for sports injuries every year.

Experts say that a lack of attention to injury prevention may play a large role in these increasing numbers. This is where the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign comes into play- it will feature public service announcements, information about sport specific injuries on their website: http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/, and The Pledge for athletes, parents, coaches, and health care providers to support.


Read more about the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign

APC’s staff of licensed physical therapists, certified strength and conditioning specialists, and certified /licensed  athletic trainers  are available for injury screens or to  present to your group/organization to help raise public awareness and educate  parents/coaches/athletes about sports safety. Contact us or visit our website for more information!