Dr. Watters To Speak About Athletic Overuse Injuries July 31 At YMCA
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Aaron Watters, M.D., with?Parkview Physicians Group, will discuss the risks of specializing in one sport as well as the best ways to avoid and prevent overuse injuries in young athletes at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive.
There is no cost to attend, but registration by calling 844-835-0003 is encouraged.
According to a news release, the explosion of organized youth sports has made it possible for kids as young as 7 or 8 to play a singular sport all year long. While this may give young athletes a chance to gain advanced skills at a younger age, they are also at a greater risk for overuse injuries. This is due in part to the sheer number of repetitive motions their bodies are making and the fact that, unlike previous generations, specialized athletes no longer have a chance to rest in an “off-season” or utilize different body mechanics in a different sport.
Anyone with questions can contact Parkview at 574-372-0003.
