Using Virtual Reality to prevent youth sports injuries, train athletes more efficiently
(InvestigateTV) — Youth sports programs are an opportunity for children to learn new skills while promoting teamwork and discipline.
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, there are more than 45 million of these programs across the country.
With competitive play comes the risk of injury. Each year, about 3 million children end up in the emergency room for a sports-related injury, making it the second leading cause of ER visits in children.
Experts tell us the most common injuries they see include sprains, fractures, and concussions.
However, there’s a different type of injury getting more attention in the arena of sports medicine. It’s called overuse.
Overuse is the repeated stress of a bone, muscle, tendon, or ligament, often caused by overtraining. Without treatment, it can worsen over time.
This has sports medicine researchers across the country looking for new ways to not only treat injuries but prevent them.
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