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Keeping Kids in the Game: Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries

Physical therapist Tuan Mai, PT, DPT, discusses the lifelong benefits conferred by regular physical activity and the incidence of injuries among young athletes, detailing risk factors and how they can be addressed. Focusing on conditions commonly seen in pediatric primary care, he explains that rest alone won’t get most hurt kids back to their former performance levels and describes how the right rehab – such as the multidisciplinary approach offered at UCSF – can support children’s healing and future well-being. Bonus: Hear about FIFA's injury prevention program for soccer players, shown to reduce the risk of ACL damage.


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UCSF Pediatrics

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Tuan Mai, PT DPT ATC

Tuan Mai, PT DPT ATC

Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer, UCSF Sports Medicine Center for Young Athletes