Sports safety and the health of student athletes has increased over the past 20 years. The media and social media have heightened awareness of these safety concerns resulting in a rise of healthcare professionals in the high school and youth sports settings.
• 48% of youth sport athletes have been found to have at least one injury during an athletic season.
• 65% of injuries in youth sports are minor and if managed properly, will not become serious (Patel & Nelson, 2000).