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SportsSafety

Help spread the word on preventing injuries in youth sports and "Take the Pledge!" bit.ly/d1jIuu #SportsSafety 1:55 PM May 31st via web
The positives of youth sports go beyond the physical benefits: bit.ly/NkgBr4 (via @DrDavidGeier on @HHSGov blog) #youthsports 12:02 PM May 31st via web
@baker_drph Thanks for sharing! 12:29 PM May 30th via web in reply to baker_drph
Some tips for parents to help spot and prevent overuse injuries in young athletes: bit.ly/KINPj0 #SportsSafety 12:27 PM May 30th via web
RT @safekidsusa Blog: Is It Time to Replace Your Kid’s Football Helmet? fb.me/15FjIZupR 1:16 PM May 29th via web
Keeping young athletes in sports for the long haul: bit.ly/KEJZHU #SportsSafety 11:47 AM May 29th via web
@DIVISION1SPECS Thanks for the #FF - Happy Memorial Day weekend! 9:48 AM May 25th via web in reply to DIVISION1SPECS
The most dangerous sports? Interesting look at perceived (and documented) information on injury risks. bit.ly/MNmPC4 #SportsSafety 9:47 AM May 25th via web
Some signs that young athletes may be pushing too hard on the field: bit.ly/MBblih #SportsSafety 7:44 AM May 25th via web
Taking care of the basics is key to a young athlete's health. This simple guide from @athletebuilder can help: bit.ly/JfSohR 12:41 PM May 24th via web
PBATS Awesome program launched by the Baseball Hall of Fame and President @HallofFamePrez. community.baseballhall.org/page.aspx?pid=… 10:24 AM May 24th via web Retweeted by SportsSafety
Nice follow-up to our article earlier...concussions not just for the big-timers: bit.ly/JIF8aK #SportsSafety 2:09 PM May 23rd via web
MizzouSportsDoc @SportsSafety I really like this 3 pg handout from the CDC on sports concussions for patients and parents cdc.gov/concussion/pdf… 9:08 AM May 23rd via web Retweeted by SportsSafety and 4 others
@MizzouSportsDoc Thanks for the note...any suggested "guidelines" along these lines that are better suited? 8:49 AM May 23rd via web in reply to MizzouSportsDoc
Pushing toward an injury prevention mentality can benefit at all levels: cbsprt.co/LoxOPT #SportsSafety 7:43 AM May 23rd via web
Prep for summertime sports with these safety tips for young athletes. bit.ly/Kl9SNg 2:27 PM May 22nd via web
How can parents stay in tune with young athletes and help prevent sports injuries? bit.ly/cwt019 #SportsSafety 9:31 AM May 22nd via web
Want your youth sports safety event featured on our site? Submit & also receive free campaign materials! bit.ly/9Q3khP #SportsSafety 10:15 AM May 21st via web
Are some young athletes prone to longer #concussion recovery periods? reut.rs/MsLg7u #SportsSafety 1:12 PM May 18th via web
Just over a day left to apply for one of USA Football's equipment grants. Grab the details over at their site: bit.ly/Jzo0oq #safety 11:38 AM May 17th via web

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Bio The STOP Sports Injuries Campaign aims to get parents, coaches, athletes & healthcare providers to help prevent athletic overuse & trauma injuries in kids.