Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids This fact sheet is written to educate parents about the risks of injury to children who play sports and what to do to prevent a sport-related injury. The document discusses some of the most popular sp details... National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities A national listing of organizations, by type of sport. This listing is intended to assist athletes with disabilities to locate qualified physiatrists. details... American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Disability Related Sites: Sports & Recreation Pages Links to a selected list of internet websites for information about national and international recreational and athletic activities for persons who are wheelchair-bound. details... Disabled Sports USA |
How Parents Can Encourage Girls to Play Sports Advice and information for parents on the benefits to their adolescent daughters when they are involved in athletic activity. details... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Sports-Related Foot Care Brochure Series Consumer health information pamphlets discuss foot health conditions and concerns related to athletic activity, including aerobics, running, winter sports, cycling, basket ball and others. details... American Podiatric Medical Association |
Youth athletics: Finding the right sport To get your child started on the road to an active life, it can help to know how to choose the type of play, games, exercise and organized sports that are right for him or her.
details... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research |