CHICAGO, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's competitive youth sports landscape, many young athletes transition from playing winter to spring activities without considering the increased risk of incurring a sports-related injury. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) encourages parents to help their athletes play it safe and take the necessary precautions to prevent foot and ankle injuries that can occur when going from indoor to outdoor sports.
"While sports-related injuries can occur during any season or activity, transitioning from winter to spring sports can bring about a different set of concerns," said Gregory Catalano, DPM, FACFAS, a Massachusetts-based foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
"Participating in sports during the spring vs. the winter season can require athletes to move from one type of playing surface to another. Competing on these different surfaces with varying impact can add stress to an athlete's foot or ankle. And, going from sport to sport without allowing time for the muscles and bones to rest can lead to overuse injuries – especially in younger athletes whose bones are still developing."
If your child plans on participating in a sport this spr ing after coming off of a winter sports season, consider these six tips to help protect them from serious foot or ankle injuries:
ACFAS has created an infographic for quick reference on pediatric foot and cleat injuries. For more information on keeping your feet and ankles safe while playing sports or to find a foot and ankle surgeon in your area, visit the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' patient education website at FootHealthFacts. org[1][2]
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is a professional society of over 7,200 foot and ankle surgeons. Founded in 1942, the College's mission is to promote research and provide continuing education for the foot and ankle surgical specialty, and to educate the general public on foot health and conditions of the foot and ankle through its consumer website, FootHealthFacts.org.
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SOURCE American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
References
- ^ infographic (www.foothealthfacts.org)
- ^ FootHealthFacts.org (www.acfas.org)
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