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With football, volleyball, cross-country and other fall sports just around the corner, It’s Time to Prepare!

In recent years, increasing numbers of people of all ages have been heeding their health professionals’ advice to get active for all of the health benefits exercise has to offer. But for some people – particularly those who overdo or who don’t properly train or warm up – these benefits can come at a price: sports injuries.

Fortunately, most sports injuries can be treated effectively, and most people who suffer injuries can return to a satisfying level of physical activity after an injury. Even better, many sports injuries can be prevented if people take the proper precautions.

Childhood Sports Injuries: A Common and Serious Problem

More than 38 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States each year. Still more participate in informal recreational activities. Although sports participation provides numerous physical and social benefits, it also has a downside: the risk of sports-related injuries. In fact, according to a 2002 report by the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1.9 million children under 15 were treated in emergency departments the year before for sports-related injuries.

These injuries are by far the most common cause of musculoskeletal injuries in children treated in emergency departments. They are also the single most common cause of injury-related primary care office visits.

Jurgens Chiropractic is sponsoring a Sports Injury Prevention and Treatment Workshop on Saturday August 18, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School Commons Area.

Presentations will be given by:

Dr. Darci Jurgens, DC | Dr. Scott Franssen, D.O. | Dr. Scot Bandel, DPM

Dr. Sean Daly, DDS | Laura Buttermore, Certified Strength Specialist

Josh Fitchner, DPT

            This event is for area coaches, athletes, and their parents to learn how to prevent and treat common sports injuries. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations fees are $10.00 in advance (make checks payable to Jurgens Chiropractic and mail to 238 N. Lincoln Ave Hastings, NE 68901) Otherwise, the fee is $15.00 at the door. Any questions, call 402-834-0666.

Invite other coaches, your athletes, their parents, and anyone else who would benefit from this informative workshop.

 Let’s prevent injuries before they happen and keep your athletes in the game!!!

SPORTS INJURY WORKSHOP FLYER

About the author: Dr. Darci Jurgens