How can athletes prepare in the offseason?
Preparing in the offseason can lower an athlete’s risk for a training-related injury when practice starts next season. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric sports medicine experts recommend these five tips to up your athlete’s game and prevent injury:
Cross-train for body balance
Do strength and cardiovascular training for performance
Improve flexibility
Eat healthy, hydrate and sleep well
Return to sports slowly
Learn how to put these tips into action from the teen sports injury experts and gear up for the next football season.
This content has been clinically reviewed by Julie Johnson, PT, MPT, SCS, CSCS, a Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Manager at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
This content is general information and is not specific medical advice. Always consult with a doctor or healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about the health of a child. In case of an urgent concern or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.
