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The Importance of Advocacy – Tips for Effectively Communicating with Your Child’s Doctor

The Importance of Advocacy – Tips for Effectively Communicating with Your Child’s Doctor

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling confused or a bit overwhelmed? You maybe even forgot to ask about that ONE thing that you promised yourself you wouldn’t forget. You’re not alone! Studies show that 40-80% of the medical information patients give during their visit is …

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Why Anti-bullying and Abuse Prevention is Crucial in Youth Sports

Anti-bullying

Youth sports play a crucial role in shaping the characters and lives of millions of kids globally. At InjureFree, we realize that every child deserves a nurturing, positive, and safe environment, so we have devoted ourselves to eradicating bullying, abuse, harassment, and discriminati …

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National Youth Sports Specialization Awareness Week - Recommendations to Avoid Specialization-Related Injuries

National Youth Sports Specialization Awareness Week - Recommendations to Avoid Specialization-Related Injuries

This week is National Youth Sports Specialization Awareness Week! You might wonder, “What does that mean exactly and how does it affect me?” Early sports specialization is defined as “intense year-round training in a specific sport with the exclusion of other sports at a young age.” I …

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The Importance of Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Young Athletes

Coach and team

Mental health issues in young athletes are a growing concern. This blog post explores the vital significance of recognizing and addressing these issues to ensure the well-being and success of our youth in sports.

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Recapping InjureFree’s White Paper

safer sporting environment

Let’s talk about a Coach’s role in sports safety. Coaches support their athletes in much more than skill development, supervision and sportsmanship. With youth sports injuries at a record-breaking high, Coaches must work alongside team Athletic Trainers (ATs) to carry out the essentia …

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Need an Athletic Trainer? Here's What you Need to Know

Need an Athletic Trainer? Here's What you Need to Know

Did you know that Athletic Trainers (ATs) are not only highly educated and trained medical professionals but that 70% of ATs also have a Master's Degree? As of 2022, a Masters is now the minimum entry point for becoming an AT. Athletic Trainers take care of injuries, prevent injuries, …

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