Prevention

Before we talk about sports injuries, lets talk about how to keep them from happening(Injury Prevention). The main and most common thing done to prevent an injury while playing a sport is to stretch before your game, some doctors say that stretching is the best and most simple way to avoid sports injuries. Here are some other ways to make sure you don't hurt yourself during a sports game.

• Wear the right gear. Players should wear approriate and properly fit protective equipment such as pads, helmets, mouthpeices, face guards, protective cups and eyewear.
• Strengthen muscles. Conditioning exercises and stretching before games and during practice strengthens muscles used in play.
• Use the proper technique. This should be reinforced during the playing season.
• Take breaks. Rest periods during practice and games can reduce injuries and prevent heating related injures.
• Stop the activity if there is any pain.
• Avoid Heat injury by drinking plenty of fluids before and during your game or practice. Also make sure to wear light clothing if possible.