It is the season we have all been waiting for—sports season! Is your child playing a sport this fall?

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Lake Oswego wants you to learn why sports are so important to a child’s development, along with ways to prevent injuries this season.

Why Are Sports Important for Children?

Sports are important for a child’s overall development.

Not only can sports help your child to obtain regular exercise and maintain a healthy weight, but they can also help your child have improved confidence, learn how to be a team player and boost leadership skills.

Types of Fall Sports

• Cross country
• Football
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Basketball

What Sport Do Most Injuries Occur In?

Although football might be thought of as the sport with the most injuries, basketball actually takes the lead. After basketball, football has the next highest number of injuries, followed by soccer, baseball and cheerleading.

However, no matter what sport you play, injury prevention should always be a priority.

Sports Injury Prevention

• Wear sport-specific protective gear.
• Learn and practice proper technique.
• Do not play when you are injured.
• Be sure to warm up and cool down after playing.
• Take breaks from playing to rest.

Is your child excited about fall sports? Make sure he or she has a completed sports physical by stopping by AFC Urgent Care Lake Oswego today! No appointment is necessary.