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Defending yourself against basketball injuries By Dr. Scott Levin Professional basketball has been slow getting off the ground this year but with the labor issues now resolved, the players and fans are raring to go. So are younger athletes, as school basketball programs get under way. As the team doctor for several local high school sports teams I want to ensure that everyone - parents, coaches and players - keeps kids’ health and safety foremost in their minds. Basketball is the most common team sport for both girls and boys in the United States and while sports activity clearly has health and fitness benefits, most sports have inherent injury risks. According to a study of data in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 4 million basketball-related injuries among children aged 5-19 years required emergency room visits over the eleven-year period 1997-2007. The physical demands of basketball generate large numbers of knee and ankle sprains, but shoulder problems are an issue as well. Shoulder pain and damage don’t just take athletes out of play. They can have long-lasting effects that make future injury more likely. That’s why it’s important that treatment focus on full recovery rather than swift return to play. A few recommendations for keeping young shoulders injury free:
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