What are the various sports with high risk factors that require protective equipment?

How can you keep your athlete from becoming a statistic? 

One of the most important things parents can do is to make sure children have the right safety gear. While safety equipment won’t prevent all injuries, it’s vital to lowering the chances of getting hurt. 

Use the guide below to determine if your athlete has the right safety gear for both organized sports and recreational fun.

For other sports safety tips, download our youth sports safety checklist for parents. 

Retainers and Glasses

Retainers and glasses do not provide the same protection as mouthguards and sports goggles.

• If you wear a retainer, always take it out before you start to exercise, practice, or play. 
• If you wear glasses, you may need prescription polycarbonate goggles. Don’t wear your regular glasses on the court or field. 

Use Equipment in Both Practice and Competition

Although 62% of organized sports-related injuries occur during practice, nearly one-third of parents report that they don’t have their children take the same safety precautions at practice as they would during a game. Be sure your child knows equipment is important for practice as well as competition.

Learn More About How to Prevent Injuries

Safety in youth athletics involves more than just using the proper equipment. To get more tips about how to prevent sports injuries, download Keeping Your Kids Safe During Sports: A Checklist for Parents.

Prevent and Treat Injuries with LeBauer Sports Medicine

Young athletes have access to complete sports medicine services at three locations in Greensboro with LeBauer Sports Medicine. 

Doctors who are board-certified in sports medicine, along with athletic trainers and physical therapists, offer:

• sports physicals
• ImPACT baseline testing for athletes at risk of concussion
• injury-prevention guidance
• injury diagnosis and treatment
• comprehensive concussion diagnosis and treatment 
• individualized return-to-play plans

Request an appointment online or call the location closest to you for an appointment.

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