Obviously, some sports are more dangerous than others. For
example, contact sports such as football can be expected to
result in a higher number of injuries than a noncontact sport
such as swimming. However, all types of sports have a potential
for injury, whether from the trauma of contact with other
players or from overuse or misuse of a body part. Listed below
are some sports injuries that are common in the growing child,
for which we have provided a brief overview. Sprains and Strains
Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat
Stroke)