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Primary Care sports medicine specialist and Maryland team physician Kyle Yost, DO provides information on preventing and treating children's sports injuries.

What’s the most common cause of sports injuries in kids?

Overuse injuries. When the injury is detected early and the training regimen is altered, there is minimal time spent away from sports.

How can they be prevented?

To prevent injuries, athletes are encouraged to play multiple sports so that one area of the body (upper extremities vs. lower) is not under constant stress. Playing multiple sports also allows your child to work on different skills, which can translate into a better athlete overall.

When should a child be evaluated for their injury?

Any time the parent is concerned is a good reason to bring their child in. If the pain is worsening or not improving, your child should be seen by a physician.

What are some at-home remedies to manage pain?

Ice and rest can be used to help alleviate pain.

What’s the biggest myth about sports injuries?

There are many – one being that total rest for all injuries is the best treatment. With a sprained ankle, for example, the goal is to have rehabilitation exercises within the first three days of your injury for optimal healing.

What is your patient care philosophy?

I treat the patient as a whole. I believe that an injury to one part of the body can cause pain in other parts due to compensation. For instance, if you have knee pain it may be due to your core weakness, or your hips may be out of alignment. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), I can offer manipulative treatment to correctly restore the alignment of your body.

Appointments & Information

Call 667-214-1800 to be seen within a week.

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A version of this information appeared in Style magazine.

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