With the fall season umong us, many children are enjoying after school sports. While sports are a great way to develop strong bones, there is a higher risk for injuries, especially since their bones and muscles are still growing. The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends that parents and coaches take precautions to minimize the risk of injuries.
The 2006 statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission outlines the extent of sports injuries in children under 18.
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In the following video report, Dr. Holly Phillips of CBS-2 New York discusses the connection between children, sleep, and how marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe won Sunday’s 2007 NYC marathon just 9 months after giving birth.
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Lara Vogel and Claire A. Williams, two American women, are using running to improve the lives of Kenyan orphans.
The latest issue of Runner’s World Magazine features the inspirational story of Hope Runs, a non-profit started by Vogel and Williams, two Stanford graduates, with a mission to empower children in impoverished communities with tools of personal health, social entrepreneurship, and technology through running.
The following video highlights the mission of Hope Runs:
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Q. Are young children more flexible than adults because they are active? ~ Inflexible in Bend, Arkansas
A. According to Mom’s Team, flexibility varies for children as part of development. There is a period of time where their bones grow faster than their muscles and they actually lose flexibility. So, there is likely more at play than mere activity levels when it comes to flexibility differences between children and adults. In addition, the word ‘active’ should probably be used loosely with kids today because when you think about the excessive TV and video game time that consumes many of their lives.
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