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Exercise is great for the body. Scholastic and recreational sports is one of the primary ways children and adolescents get the exercise they need. Even though sports participation is relatively safe, there’s no guarantee athletes won’t suffer an injury. However, there are ways for student athletes to reduce their risk of getting hurt while playing the games they love.
• Maintain flexibility. Mount Sinai says it is extremely important for athletes to perform dynamic stretches before starting any activity. Cold muscles are vulnerable to injury, so it’s best to do some sort of physical warm-up, including jumping jacks, butt kicks, running in place, or arm circles.
• Practice proper technique. Athletes should learn and implement the proper techniques for whatever sport they are playing to lower their injury risk.