Children and Sports: Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sally Harris is a physician in the Pediatrics and Sports Medicine Departments at PAMF and an expert in children and sports medicine.

Dr. Harris has compiled a number of frequently asked questions that she receives from parents about sports and children. Here is a list of common questions -- click title for answer (answers take you to the Sports Medicine section).

• Coed sports and children?
  
• Do I have an awkward child?
  
• Encouraging kids to play more?
  
• How can I tell if my child is developing an overuse injury?
  
• How do I prevent dehydration in children?
  
• How should I choose a sports program for my child?
  
• Initially Treating Sports Injury -- R.I.C.E.
  
• Is it OK for my nine-year-old child to participate in a contact sport like football?
  
• Is it safe for prepubertal children to lift weights?
  
• Safe sports for kids?
  
• Should a child stretch before exercising?
  
• Should my child participate in P.E. at School?
  
• Too much sports practice for kids?
  
• Training programs for kids?
  
• What activities are best for my child?
  
• What are the most common types of injuries for children in sports?