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  • 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
    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
    Socks: Hosiery - Essential Equipment for the Athlete
    Discussion on the role of socks in preventing injury to the athlete and in enhancing his/her performance. details...
    American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

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