Sports injuries in children

What are sports injuries in children?

A pediatric sports injury can be any injury that happens while a child is engaged in a physical activity such as running, soccer, basketball, dancing or other.

What are the different types of sports injuries in children?

There are several types of sports injuries, including:

• Bone fracture

• Concussion

• Growth plate injuries

• Muscle strain

• Sprains and Strains

• Stress fracture 

• Tendonitis

What are the signs and symptoms of sports injuries in children?

If your child experiences a sports injury, their symptoms will vary depending on the type and location of the injury.

Symptoms of an injury:

• Abrasions

• Bruising

• Inability to move body part

• Pain at site of injury

• Pain that gets worse over time

• Pain that gets worse with running and jumping

• Redness at site of injury

• Swelling

Symptoms of a concussion:

• Confusion

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Irritability

• Nausea

• Sensitivity to light

• Sleep problems or sleepiness

What are the causes of sports injuries in children?

A sports injury may be the result of overuse and repetitive motion, or it may be caused by a traumatic event, such as colliding with another player or falling.