5 Common Youth Sports Injuries — and How to Prevent Them
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Sophia Calegari’s junior season was cut short by an ankle sprain after a mid-game collision—one of millions of sports injuries young athletes face each year. As Dr. Emily Kraus of Stanford Children’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center notes, these injuries can range from common sprains to more serious tears—but many are preventable, helping athletes stay healthy and in the game.
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